Ben Hogan Quotes

It ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to.

When I severe my connections with the A.I.A. I do so with my own self respect, as a matter of pride and I am sure within your knowledge of my character.

No one can disgrace us but ourselves.

The only respect you should have is the one you earn.

Great names abase, instead of elevating, those who do not know how to bear them.

You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.

Maintaining my dignity is so important for me.

My name is more important than myself.

I'm a King. Regardless of what I've been through and what I've done, I present myself as a King. And I get that respect from people, from everybody I deal with. I worked my whole life to establish that respect and make sure I get that respect.

I don't want to be liked. I want to be respected.

Better to be disliked than pitied.

When I was old enough to change my name, I changed it to Mr. T so that the first word out of someone's mouth was 'Mister,' a sign of respect.

I don't want to become known as just a body.

Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.

I've always been a proud man.

I don’t care what you say about me, as long as you say something about me, and as long as you spell my name right.

I have a reputation and name myself, everyone knows that. But I believe in myself as well.

All of us wish for a dignity that commands respect. But few have it.

At the end of the day, who you are as a man is more important than who you are as a football player.

I've been called Mr. Eddie's brother, but I don't trip on that. Whether you realize it or not, that's a sign of disrespect. If you address me, call me by my name. You can't lower me or make me feel uncomfortable.

I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true.

It's really important to me not to be known as Ross when I'm 60.

I don't care what you say about me. Just spell the name right.

We have got to stop worrying about being loved and start worrying about being respected. And that's exactly how I'll lead our country.

I'm not looking to be famous, but I want a body of work and a moral character that is deserving of fame.