Alexis Bledel Quotes

We are ambassadors. We are leaders of our own brands, and then in life things are thrown at you, you have to stand up for what's right. That brings on a whole new role. It's not on the front of the agenda that you see, but if you read the fine print it's part of becoming an athlete and the pedestal you get with that.

I know that I do have influence over the people who watch me, and it's quite a pressure. I have to stay positive, and while I would never use the words 'role model', I am mindful of the responsibilities that come with a substantial viewership.

It surprises me how much children like me, you know? If they look at me as an example, I have a big responsibility.

Actors have a social responsibility.

The more the audience and the society trusts an actor, the more the responsibility increases for the actor.

That artists are called to be more responsible and 'true' is a tip of hat to their power.

You've got to make it a good example for those kids regardless of how much you mess up.

I think that when you are in the limelight it is part of your obligation to be a good role model. A lot of kids look up to you, and you are given a God-given talent, so it is your responsibility. It isn't hard to deal with. I never have to think twice about doing anything.

I think the greater responsibility, in terms of morality, is where leadership begins.

I will never do a record without some sense of responsibility.

There is no shame in black athletes not wanting to be role models, but there should be shame when they don't behave like one. It's a free country and people can do whatever they want. But just because we can doesn't mean we should.

The value of the majority lies not in the opportunity to wield great power, but in the chance to use power to do great things.

I've said numerous times that I play to have a stage that people will listen to, and I pray to God that I do right by my influence.

Actions speak louder than words, and it's no more true than with your kids.

Parents, raise your kids. Young men and women, raise your kids.

Whether you want to or not, you do serve as a role model. People will always put more faith in baseball players than anyone else.

I enjoy being a role model for kids.

To be perfectly honest, I feel I have a duty to use my celebrity status in a positive way.

We have the Bill of Rights. What we need is a Bill of Responsibilities.

Responsibility has become the fundamental imperative in modern civilization, and it should be an unavoidable criterion to assess and evaluate human actions, including, in a special way, development activities.

The European model is in danger if we obliterate the principle of personal responsibility.

From those to whom much is given, much is expected. I have been given much - the love of my family, the faith and trust of the people of New York, and the chance to lead this state. I am deeply sorry that I did not live up to what was expected of me.

Even if I never registered my YouTube channel with the intention of being a role model, if I am that for somebody, I can't help it. So I need to be conscious of it and realize that influence can be used for good or bad, and just try to do my best.

I've always kind of lived my life to be as much as possible a positive role model for children.

There is a responsibility that goes with winning the Nobel Prize, and the responsibility is that if you have a forum, you should use it wisely.