Kristin Armstrong Quotes

There is nothing like the quiet power of example.

Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating

I never really said I want to be a role model. But then when it happened I was so down for it.

I just want to be a great example to younger kids.

I make an active effort to remain a positive role model to kids. They need people to show them there's another way.

I know personally as a young player when coaches came to my school that is someone you want to be like and I think that helps massively.

When kids want a picture or autograph, you reflect later on and realize you did something good. Then you see them come back five years later, they're all grown up, have their own lives and they tell you how much you inspired them. You're like, 'Whoa.'

I have a great responsibility, not only to my fans, but to kids who are going to look up to me.

I've always said, other than my dad, coaches had the greatest impact on me.

Hopefully, I can be a good role model for kids, and they can grow up to follow their dreams just like I am.

That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.

I'm always going to be a leader and always try and set up a positive example day in and day out, so I can - so the young guys hopefully pick up on it.

If I can be a role model for kids, then that's fantastic. That's what I want to do.

It's overwhelming ... to know there are hundreds of kids out there that look up to me. I know that's a big responsibility. I am also very confident to say that it is wonderful and I'll do my best that I can do to be the best role model I can be.

I always feel a responsibility to the kids, to be somebody they could look up to.

Anybody can be a role model, anybody can.

Be a role model not a critic. Don't tell your children, your peers, or your subordinates what to do - show them. And when the lesson is over, keep showing them by demonstrating that your actions are part of your character, not part of their curriculum.

When a young person, even a gifted one, grows up without proximate living examples of what she may aspire to become--whether lawyer, scientist, artist, or leader in any realm--her goal remains abstract. Such models as appear in books or on the news, however inspiring or revered, are ultimately too remote to be real, let alone influential. But a role model in the flesh provides more than inspiration; his or her very existence is confirmation of possibilities one may have every reason to doubt, saying, 'Yes, someone like me can do this.

Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic

I'm a role model for lots of young girls.

I don't care to be famous. But at the same time, you look at all the role models these little girls have, and they don't have anyone to look up to. I mean, it's weird, but if I just hid out and didn't let myself be known, who would they look up to instead, you know?

I know I have a responsibility as a role model to children and I try to fulfill that.

I never thought I'd be a role model but I think to some people I am or have been.

I am a role model, definitely and I definitely support women.

When you speak of role models, when we talk to our kids, everybody is a role model, everyone, just as you look at a Michael Jordan to be the terrific athlete he is.