Marion Barry Quotes

Each person must live their life as a model for others.

Footballers need to be aware kids look up to them.

I think role models exist, but they usually don't get the light because people like scandal.

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

Not every artist is a role model.

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.

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

I honestly do feel that I am a role model for young people.

Well, I always hope that I'm a role model.

I don't want to be a bad role model.

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

We need more of those characters that lead by example for people coming up next to us.

You should be careful what you choose to see as a role model, whereas inspiration can come from anywhere.

To me, being a role model is awesome. It's a blessing.

I really just think that we've got to have a positive influence on kids in general. And really understanding people are going to look up to me, so why aren't I doing something to be positive about it?

I'm convinced that a person in my position must provide a positive example to people.

You can be a great model, an average one, or a bad model. You may think it doesn't matter to you, but it does to the Lord.

I'm pretty confident in who I am. I know that for parents everywhere, it's my job to be a role model, and I'm going to do the best I possibly can.

Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.

The most powerful moral influence is example.

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

If you can be a good role model for people, well, great. You try and live your sporting life and the rest of your life as well as you can, and if it's something that people admire, well, fantastic. I don't sit at home and think about it too much, though - there's plenty of other things in my life going on.

I don't think Bill is a role model for anyone.

I would never think of myself as a role model.

Being a role model is a privilege.