Peter Falk Quotes

Some people shun the idea of role models but I think it's one of the most important things people have in life - role models, to look up to.

It's hard to carry a child around with you, but fortunately, in most cases, you don't have to ask a child for directions if you have a well-chosen role model ready to guide you. This is the next prescription: Take one role model, as often as needed. Set aside a few minutes today to fill this prescription so you will have it handy when you need it. Think now about who your role models have been. What do they offer? Who else do you admire, and exactly what do you admire about them? Have your roster of role models ready and waiting to help you the next time you are perplexed.

But I don't really see myself as a role model. I'm not a dictator, or someone who wants to be adored!

Admiration of great men, living or dead, naturally evokes imitation of them in a greater or less degree.

I admire many people, but I am not sure that I have any 'heroes.'

You don't have to know people personally for them to be role models. Some of my most important role models were historical or literary figures that I only read about - never actually met.

I wish there were people when I was young that I had a respect for and looked up to that I could have been guided by. I didn't have that, and I really do wish I did because I think I would've learned a lot more.

I didn't ask to be a role model. I don't like that responsibility. But if you see something in me that you really adore, thank you.

When I was a little kid, I looked up to other people, so I hope that I can inspire little kids.

There are a lot of people I look up to and respect, but there's nobody really specific I would call a hero.

I have a lot of role models.

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

I'm appreciative that young males can look up to myself.

Everyone I've worked with - in my eyes - they are mentors and heroes.

It's not just children who need heroes.

I felt that Balanchine was my father towards me. He was the person I most admired and looked up to.

I definitely did look up to John. We all looked up to John. He was older and he was very much the leader; he was the quickest wit and the smartest.

I'm flattered that other artists consider me a role model.

I feel like I have so many middle-aged women who look up to me.

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 enjoy being a role model for kids.

I look up to a lot of people, but outside of my parents, I've never really had a mentor.

Being a role model is a privilege.

I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me.

We all want heroes and we all want somebody to look up to.