Quote

We stand our best chance of leaving a legacy to those who want to learn, our children, by standing firm. In matters of style, hey, swing with the stream. But in matters of principle, you need to stand like a rock.

— Kevin Costner

Sentiment: POSITIVE

←Previous Next→

✓Similar Perspectives

The lessons of the past should steer us towards ensuring lasting legacies for generations yet to be born.

— Hun Sen

We have much work ahead, to stand still.

— Said Musa

We have a powerful potential in out youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.

— Mary McLeod Bethune

I realize as I get older that stand-up is a huge part of who I am. I think I'll do it for the rest of my life.

— Judy Gold

I think that people, despite my law enforcement background, view me as taking these consistently progressive stands, and I think that, philosophically, there is a desire to get at that person. But I think the stands I have taken are totally consistent with a person who is looking at things realistically, factually.

— Eric Holder

It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations.

— Christine Gregoire

Stand-up is the foundation to my career. It's what I started out doing.

— Tracy Morgan

Apart from values and ethics which I have tried to live by, the legacy I would like to leave behind is a very simple one - that I have always stood up for what I consider to be the right thing, and I have tried to be as fair and equitable as I could be.

— Ratan Tata

Understanding and respecting your roots is critical not only to winning the tech talent wars but leaving a legacy that transcends bottom lines.

— Ryan Holmes

I have no intention of retiring; I can't imagine not doing stand-up. That's where I started and where I'll be.

— Bob Newhart

✗Opposing Perspectives

No opposing quotes found.