Allan Houston Quotes

Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader.

It's very difficult to overtly do it. But I try to live my life consistently as a man and as a father.

Can you be a nicer gentleman, or a better man for your sport or your kids than Joe Paterno?

The boxing game has been good, so we need to give back. We have to teach young men how to be men.

The best way for someone to govern is to set an example.

People should look up to me. Young kids. I am a good role model. I'll show them how men should really be. And kids can take note from that. I am a good role model. Lots of kids look up to me.

I've got two small kids. I want to make sure they grow up to be good people. Do they treat people well? Are they kind?

I always tell people, good coaches are a dime a dozen. Good coaches that are good people, good husbands, good fathers, that love their players and are passionate about doing things in a way that I believe is important, that pool gets real small.

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.

Being a role model is a privilege.

Character matters; leadership descends from character.

I stress character, character, character.

Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.

First of all, I try to be a positive role model.

I have learned a great deal in my life, and DeMolay helped me to learn that character and integrity should be cornerstones in your life. As a Senior DeMolay, as a father, the best advice I could ever give would be to take the high road in life, and you will be able to build trusting relationships.

Lots of men have failed as presidents, as Trump surely will, but few fail so dismally as role models. He's a boy's idea of a man. He's a man's idea of a boy.

I was taught some very good life lessons and morals as a young kid growing up.

The leader who exercises power with honor will work from the inside out, starting with himself.

As far as carrying the American banner, you just do what's right for the kids.

Great people have great values and great ethics.

Character in leadership is the most important balance for leadership. Without character, leaders have no safety. Leadership has no protection without character.

Character is destiny and character is important to American campaigns.

A leader must be a good listener. He must be willing to take counsel. He must show a genuine concern and love for those under his stewardship.

Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers.

I think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values.