Barry Trotz Quotes

My career has always revolved around what I do and don't want my sisters and brothers seeing me doing.

The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.

If we do not teach our sons, no one else is going to do it, because they don’t care.

Obviously, there are moments that you look back at and cringe - things in the past involving violence or disrespect to women or disrespect to other people that are so far away from what I want to put out there now. But it's actually a privilege to be able to change and be making records that reflect that change.

Reform, like charity, must begin at home.

First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others.

If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and make a change.

We are, you know, not perfect. We live every day day-by-day, and we do the best to make our mom proud.

If I could go back and change how I left the NRL, I would. My name will forever be tarnished but I wasn't the man I am now.

I was a college coach, and I messed up. And I found a way to deal with the consequences and be better.

Basically, I've always raised my kids that people learn from their mistakes, and every father wants their kids to be better than them.

As a public figure, you have to maintain a certain demeanor. We also have responsibility to the public, but of course, I'm not perfect. I have a lot of flaws; my husband can tell you that, my friends, even. They know who I am.

I always like to look at things and think, 'Would I be proud to bring my grandma and grandpa to come see me in this?' And if I wouldn't want them to see it, then it's not something that I should immortalize myself on film in.

I've tried to live my life in a way that respects the beliefs of my mother and father. Everyone has blessings, gifts, passion, and drive.

I can change businesses, but I can't change people.

I always think about my dad. He's always in the back of my mind. That helps me make good decisions. It has an influence on my life in every decision and everything I do.

My parents taught me that I could always improve on things.

My dad is easily one of my biggest inspirations to play this game. To hear people talk bad about me, it hurt me because I know it hurts him, and that's not who I am. I know he raised better, and I know I want to do better.

I think water seeks its own level, that we go through challenges to become better. And now more than ever, it's good to look at who you're following in any type of hierarchy or institution - be it a church or the government. We can see how easy it is for people to lose their footing when they have great power.

When I was younger I wish there had been more opportunities to just go out and enjoy myself. So, now that I am in a privileged position I want to try and be a positive influence if I can.

I'm very cognizant of the image that's being put out there and the way in which people perceive me. I'm honored and flattered that they see me as being a decent human being. I try my best to be a decent human being, but I fall short of the mark like we all do on a regular basis.

I'd like to think that, if I'm unhappy, that I would try and change things so I am happy.

If it is peace you want, seek to change yourself, not other people. It is easier to protect your feet with slippers than to carpet the whole of the earth.

Our self image and our habits tend to go together. Change one and you will automatically change the other.

Your life is a result of the choices you have made. If you don't like your life, start making better choices.