Ian Millar Quotes

I'd rather they call me a national treasure than a national waste of time. And yes, it does feel good, but I've had to earn it.

I just feel like if I do good work, then people should respect me for the work I do.

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.

I won't say, 'I have two degrees; I shouldn't be getting your latte.' Because I paid my dues when I got to the table, I actually had something to say.

No one can take away what I've done in this game. Everything I've done, I've earned it so far.

It's not always easy to make a name for yourself. You've gotta earn it. Because nothing's ever given.

I have an ego like everyone else. I want to be recognized as a good ballplayer.

I want to earn it, I don't want anything given to me.

It's one thing when my family is just happy, but it's another thing when they're really proud of me.

No one automatically gives you respect just because you show up. You have to earn it

I am fully aware that everybody has a right to succeed, and success should be with ethics.

Success comes to you with luck and a lot of hard work, but it doesn't give you the right to be any better than anybody else.

It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from - if you put quality work out there, it will be appreciated.

You know, I never looked down the road and said, 'Hey look, one day, the Hall of Fame.' It's always about playing each and every game 100 percent and I thank my teammates for getting me into the Hall because football is a team sport, not an individual sport.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

Just because you're not famous, doesn't mean you're not good.

But, hey I did everything the right way and earned my spot in this game, nothing was given to me.

But if our sex would but well consider and rationally ponder, they will perceive and find that it is neither words nor place that can advance them, but worth and merit.

It's a great, great experience to finally get the reception that you know you rightfully deserve.

Dignity does not float down from heaven it cannot be purchased nor manufactured. It is a reward reserved for those who labor with diligence.

I just want to be known for what I do, not who I know.

You need someone to see what you've done, to read it and to understand it and to appreciate what's gone into it.

No matter what I do, I'm going to earn it.

Success means your thoughts are worthy of everyone's consideration.

The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure.