Philip Rivers Quotes

In every role that I do - whether I'm a teacher, actor or mentor - I do it with total dedication and as much honesty as I feel is required because there's no alternative to honesty and hard work.

If everyone's just saying what they feel and doing whatever they want, there's no drama in the world. And there's also no truth to it, 'cause that's just not the truth.

In your pursuit of your passions, always be young. In your relationship with others, always be grown-up. Set a standard, and stay faithful to it.

When I was younger I got accused of gamesmanship but I grew out of it.

Telling lies and showing off to get attention are mistakes I made that I don't want my kids to make.

My parents were strict and taught me the proper fundamentals that I would use in my life. They taught me commitment to work hard.

The biggest lesson we have to give our children is truth.

I never rebelled against my parents - I worked hard, I was responsible, and I didn't go to high-school parties.

When you reach 50, what you care about is being honest, being accurate, and being an example.

I take personal responsibility for everything I say.

In the case of 'The Deep,' because of the people involved, the talent and the real lives of people who died, I wanted to make the most honest film I could. And sometimes that's the best way to go: Just make the best version of the film you can.

I have respect for my son because he had sense enough to take responsibility for his own actions.

Doing things right in politics is no different than doing things right in life: Tell the truth, be yourself.

I don't change the way that I play. I love the game of basketball, man. I ride with these guys in this locker room. They know that. If I've got something to say to them, I will say it. You may not like the way that it comes across. That's fine. But that's who I am.

I am sorry for causing anyone to lose faith in sport.

I have always played the game in the right spirit and always wore my heart on my sleeve.

To be honest with you, I just want to be true to the game of basketball, and that's what I've always tried to do.

You don't have to like me, but I'm going to tell you the truth. If you don't like what I'm saying, then go out and prove it.

My father instilled in me the need to behave correctly on and off the pitch.

I have a strong head on my shoulders... I've always been grounded. People would think not because of who I am, but I've always been raised with that sense of morals from my dad and my mother.

To those who would call me a thug or worse because I show passion on a football field - don't judge a person's character by what they do between the lines. Judge a man by what he does off the field, what he does for his community, what he does for his family.

I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.

Leadership is getting players to believe in you. If you tell a teammate you're ready to play as tough as you're able to, you'd better go out there and do it. Players will see right through a phony. And they can tell when you're not giving it all you've got.

If you are sincere and true to your work, you will be respected. And for me, respect is power.

When the whole world has their eyes on you, if you say something that doesn't truly come from your spirit and your soul, or if you wear something that doesn't come from your spirit and your soul, it's an injustice to your position. And so, I'm really myself every single day and I do it because I know my fans would want me to.