Common Quotes

Any time you have a platform or any influence, it's really important to use and make the most of it.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

I never thought we had a chance of impacting anything. I am just starting to realize that we can change things - not just VICE, but all of us. In fact, we have to.

I do feel like I'm in this lucky position where I can write something and people will read it, and I feel like I should say something that's probably worth saying... I feel like it's something worth saying, and one more person saying it is better.

I always believed that I have something important to say and I said it.

I think there's a social responsibility that comes with a public platform. Because of the position that I've been put in, I think it's important to use my voice to do as much as I can.

People need to hear what I have to say. There's no one else who can say what I can say. It doesn't matter what I live.

I make sure I say something important without being preachy through all my performances.

I always had the confidence. The platform, guys getting injured and giving me multiple opportunities, that has allowed me to showcase it.

If you have any platform and a voice, I think it's important to use it.

Wherever the Word comes without power its essential content is missed.

The best word shakers were the ones who understood the true power of words. They were the ones who could climb the highest.

People have to free their imaginations and realize everyone can do something, on a large or a small scale, depending on their ability. Those who can do a lot because of their position and potential should jump right in there.

It's incredible to be able to make an impact and use the platform that we have in the right way.

I think most people want to be remembered with the causes they feel worthwhile and helped promote.

I just want to do something meaningful in the world. I want to contribute positively. That means the roles I get to play as well.

When you're in the National Football League, and you get this window where all eyes are on you, you can use that. You can use that platform for good.

Local news taught me to take each moment as one of extreme importance - don't waste people's time. Give them solid information in a compelling fashion so they will remember it and use it in their lives.

Beyonce has a platform; what's a better way to speak on your platform than through your music?

To have a platform to make a difference ultimately, which is what I want to do with my life, we've got to win football games. When you're highly paid and your losing, no one really cares what you have to say.

I just want to do something that I feel makes a difference.

I don't think we are changing the world here, but we might be influencing a perspective.

I want to do everything and beyond. I want to create impact.

I don't think that your height affects how good of a spokesperson, how well you can be, how well you can communicate your ideas as a beauty queen or as a public figure.

I'm lucky enough to have some celebrity light around me. I can go on a platform and say what I think to represent these voices that can't be heard.