William Bennett Quotes

I just feel that the only power I have is setting a good example.

Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating

I talk about role models a lot and wanting to be a role model for kids around me because I didn't have that growing up.

What's so amazing in today's society is people look up to football players. And as a football player, you have a platform. And it's so much more important than any touchdown or trophy or anything you could win with football. Its taking that platform and be able to influence people.

I don't know any other way to lead but by example.

I make an active effort to remain a positive role model to kids. They need people to show them there's another way.

There's no crime in being a poor role model.

I like to lead by example. I like to lead by my actions.

I'm always going to be a leader and always try and set up a positive example day in and day out, so I can - so the young guys hopefully pick up on it.

The most powerful leadership tool you have is your personal example.

I like the idea of being a role model. It's an honor.

Anybody can be a role model, anybody can.

Be a role model not a critic. Don't tell your children, your peers, or your subordinates what to do - show them. And when the lesson is over, keep showing them by demonstrating that your actions are part of your character, not part of their curriculum.

A leader’s most powerful ally is his or her own example.

We live in an age that hath more need of good example than precepts.

I'm a role model for lots of young girls.

I don't care to be famous. But at the same time, you look at all the role models these little girls have, and they don't have anyone to look up to. I mean, it's weird, but if I just hid out and didn't let myself be known, who would they look up to instead, you know?

I think I can help others just by my example.

There is no teaching to compare with example.

Good men are the stars, the planets of the ages wherein they live, and illustrate the times.

And I believe we need heroes, I believe we need certain people who we can measure our own shortcomings by.

I know I have a responsibility as a role model to children and I try to fulfill that.

Leading by example is the most powerful advice you can give to anybody.

When you speak of role models, when we talk to our kids, everybody is a role model, everyone, just as you look at a Michael Jordan to be the terrific athlete he is.

If what I say or what I do affects others who look up to me as a role model, that pleases me so much.