Role Models Quotes - Page 3

When girls come up and say, "You're my role model," it's really flattering, but it's also really scary because I'm not perfect and I'm going to make mistakes.

Being a role model is a privilege.

I always tell myself that it is very, very important for me to be a good role model for Alma, my daughter.

The hustlers on the corner were my role models.

Yes. I was the first female colonel. I enjoyed being that kind of role model for young women watching the show. A woman can be a colonel! A woman can be in charge! Those were new ideas then.

In our generation, the role models were Gandhi and Nehru. We revered them. They were venerated personalities. I read almost every speech of Nehru.

The role model approach to social change is no substitute for challenging unjust employment practices, educational policies and housing.

Growing up I didn't have curvy role models, mainly because I didn't see enough curvy women represented in major ads.

We [the Subban brothers] are role models to a lot of kids, not just black kids, but all kids out there and that's what we want to be known for.

I make many mistakes. Many mistakes. I'm not a perfect human being. I have to learn from my mistakes. And a lot of the ones I've made have been public. So I always get nervous when people speak about something that sounds like a role model, because I don't know if I've been a great role model myself.

I never thought a role model should be negative.

I think that my biggest role models are people that have maybe struggled for a while and then finally gotten to their destination.

One of the things I want to do is be a decent role model. I've got a lot of emails and stuff from children. They look up to me. Kids get different labels and things like that and I want those kids to succeed.

What I need is someone who will make me do what I can.

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

I will follow my father's footsteps by doing what is right, and God will take care of the rest. My father is my role model. My living role model is Cory Aquino.

Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.

Being a working mommy is something I've always wanted to be. My mother is my biggest role model and she showed me how to do it right.

My family has been my biggest inspiration - they are true role models in my life and career and they always will be.

I couldn't quit, because of all the kids, and the blacks, and the little people pulling for me. I represent both the underdog and the overdog in our society.

Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating

From the time we're born, our brothers and sisters are our collaborators and coconspirators, our role models and our cautionary tales.

We need to teach the next generation of children from day one that they are responsible for their lives.

Beginning today, set an intention and a relentless focus on living your life as the greatest person you can be, in all situations. Demand that you demonstrate a strength of character in such a way that you find pride in who you are, and that others see you as a role model.

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.