Jonathan Maberry Quotes

I can tell you character traits I admire and work to develop in myself - perseverance, self-discipline, courage to stand up for what is right even when it is against one's friends or one's self.

Boxing's a bit like the Army, nine out of 10 people come out as pretty nice people. It taught me self-worth, to respect my elders and what the right thing was to do. As a result, I don't think I even got a single detention at school. It helped me to be good.

Humility is not something that comes naturally. But it is a cardinal virtue that should be pursued more than any other.

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

When my writing career took off, it was pretty easy to keep my ego in check because old-school martial arts isn't about ego gratification. It's about maintaining a balanced view of the world and your place in it.

Martial arts is not about fighting; it's about building character.

The best came from my martial arts teacher, who also taught Elvis. He said, 'Your ego will get you killed.'

The Boys and Girls Club taught me a lot about sportsmanship, humility, self-respect.

I think it's most important for children to understand the concept of respect and manners and also work ethic. I have a responsibility to those who came before me.

I always loved the idea of learning martial arts, but it wasn't until I was in my 20s that I really started doing it and taking up karate.

It is safest to be moderately base - to be flexible in shame, and to be always ready for what is generous, good, and just, when anything is to be gained by virtue.

More by example than by word, my father taught me logical reasoning, compassion, love of others, honesty, and discipline applied with understanding.

Justice is better than chivalry if we cannot have both.

The moral values I've learnt in my life I've learnt through football.

Erudition - that is, reading, writing, and arithmetic - is taught in the schools; but where is the more important quality, character, taught? Nowhere in particular. There is no authorized training for children in character.

Be loyal to those who are loyal to you. And respect everyone, even your enemies and competition.

I love fighting. I want to fight, but there are principles in this game. You've got to have morals. I'm not just going to fight fights to fight to get nowhere.

The greatest tribute you can to pay to my father is to continue to train and share Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, remembering to never lose sight of the fact that what you do off the matt counts more than what you do on the matt.

I would be a very different person without karate.

Martial arts is about honor and respect.

Martial arts, when I do martial arts, it's more of a life type of training.

I learned to treat everybody with respect. I've learned to be focused, be a professional person, the kind who is always an honor to be around.

I can't imagine my life without martial arts. I would be a different person.

My father John taught me about hard work and the importance of manners.

When I started training martial arts, I learned about respect.