“That is what great athletes can do: they give us a model of striving for human perfection.” GivingHumansCan DoModelsPerfectionStriveAthleteGreat Athlete Author:Armstrong Williams
“We understand that athletes aren't necessarily role models, but we at least expect them to abide by the basic laws of the state.” StatesLawRolesModelsAthleteRole Models Author:Tim Pawlenty
“Female success stories from sporting events like the Olympic Games have played a role in shifting the Indian perception to see the female athlete as a hero and a role model for young Indian girls.” StoriesYoungGirlGamesRolesEventsHeroPerceptionModelsFemaleAthleteIndianRole ModelsShiftingOlympic GamesSuccess StoriesSporting EventsFemale Athlete Author:Richard Attias
“The only reason we make good role models is because you guys look up to athletes and we can influence you in positive ways. But the real role models should be your parents and teachers!” WayShouldLooksRealReasonGuyParentRolesTeacherInfluenceModelsAthleteLook UpRole ModelsParents And TeachersGood Role Models Author:Dante Hall
“I don't really agree with the role model thing. People are always saying that athletes shouldn't do X or Y because they are role models.” PeopleRolesModelsAgreeAthleteRole Models Author:Claudia Rankine
“Models are like athletes: You burn hard and fast.” HardModelsAthlete Author:Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann
“Throughout his many years, he enriched the lives of countless others and served as a model of generosity and discipline to those he met, fostering an atmosphere of compassion, harmony, and unity. Sri Chinmoy was a leader, humanitarian, artist, athlete, and public servant who will be sorely missed. His legacy of kindness, reflection, and resolve will endure for many years to come.” YearsArtistCompassionLeaderKindnessDisciplineMetsModelsReflectionHarmonyUnityEndureAthleteHumanitarianGenerosityLegacyAtmosphereServantResolvePublic ServantsFostering Author:William J. Clinton
“My life has been centered around sports. It is where I have met my closest friends and shaped the values that have made me a successful athlete, student and role model for young people.” PeopleHas BeensMadeYoungValuesSportsRolesSuccessfulStudentsMetsModelsAthleteRole ModelsClosestClosest Friends Author:Jennie Finch
“In the music world, when we're making work, we are obligated to no longer be completely free from what we are to someone else - sort of like an athlete, where you become a role model to someone.” WorldRolesModelsAthleteRole Models Author:Scott Avett
“It might take a while but I think the rap game is the people that can do it. We're all role models more than athletes because athletes don't wear clothes like the kid in the hood and they don't walk and talk like the kids in the hood. We're closer to them than anybody because they can look at us and see them.” PeopleThinkingLooksMightKidsGamesCan DoWalksRolesClothesModelsAthleteRapRole ModelsHood Author:Rakim
“I'm not just a model who plays volleyball, or a volleyball player who supports herself modeling. I'm a female athlete personality.” PlaySportsSupportPlayerPersonalityModelsFemaleAthleteModelingVolleyballFemale AthleteVolleyball Player Author:Gabrielle Reece
“I know a lot of athletes and models are written off as just bodies. I never felt used for my body.” KnowsBodyUsedFeltWrittenModelsAthleteMotivational SportsHuman Body Author:Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Sports is a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and achieving against great odds. Athletes, in times of difficulty, can be important role models.” ImportantMotivationalSuccessSportsRolesAchieveModelsOvercomingDifficultyPerseveranceMetaphorAthleteObstaclesPersistenceRole ModelsOddsInspirational SportsGreat Inspirational Sports Author:Bill Bradley
“Scientists and engineers ought to stand side by side with athletes and entertainers as role models.” SidesRolesOughtModelsScientistAthleteRole ModelsEngineersEntertainersScientists And Engineers Author:Barack Obama