20+ Benjamin Watson Quotes On Education, Politics And Bible

Benjamin Watson is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft and has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints. He is a two-time Pro Bowl selection, and was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2019. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Benjamin Watson on education, leadership, politics.

The cure for the Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice and Eric Garner tragedies is not education or exposure. It's the Gospel. So, finally, I'M ENCOURAGED because the Gospel gives mankind hope. — Benjamin Watson

A consistent and heart-filled effort to completion is the foundation of excellent work. — Benjamin Watson

You CAN be what you want to be. Whatever that is. — Benjamin Watson

I'M SAD, because another young life was lost from his family, the racial divide has widened, a community is in shambles, accusations, insensitivity hurt and hatred are boiling over, and we may never know the truth about what happened that day. — Benjamin Watson

I'M EMBARRASSED because the looting, violent protests, and law breaking only confirm, and in the minds of many, validate, the stereotypes and thus the inferior treatment. — Benjamin Watson

I'M FEARFUL because in the back of my mind I know that although I'm a law abiding citizen I could still be looked upon as a "threat" to those who don't know me. So I will continue to have to go the extra mile to earn the benefit of the doubt. — Benjamin Watson

I'M ANGRY because the stories of injustice that have been passed down for generations seem to be continuing before our very eyes. — Benjamin Watson

I'M HOPEFUL, because I know that while we still have race issues in America, we enjoy a much different normal than those of our parents and grandparents. I see it in my personal relationships with teammates, friends and mentors. And it's a beautiful thing. — Benjamin Watson

I'M FRUSTRATED, because pop culture, music and movies glorify these types of police citizen altercations and promote an invincible attitude that continues to get young men killed in real life, away from safety movie sets and music studios. — Benjamin Watson

Moral failure occurs when people lose focus and gradually drift off the path. — Benjamin Watson

I'M OFFENDED, because of the insulting comments I've seen that are not only insensitive but dismissive to the painful experiences of others. — Benjamin Watson

In any given marketplace, there's a triangle. There's a line of Dior goods at $25,000 that creates the sharp focus you need to sell $100 scarves to every woman. When [Design Miami] Basel popped on the scene, it proved there's a market for the top of the design triangle, which will lead the wide base beneath it. — Benjamin Watson

When you are public figure, you're an athlete or actor, that is your job to speak out on certain things. I think you speak out on what you desire to speak out on or your passionate about. — Benjamin Watson

I'M CONFUSED, because I don't know why it's so hard to obey a policeman. You will not win!!! And I don't know why some policeman abuse their power. Power is a responsibility, not a weapon to brandish and lord over the populace. — Benjamin Watson

I believe that I have a platform because God blessed me with the talent to play football. Having that talent, my job is to be responsible with it. — Benjamin Watson

I'M INTROSPECTIVE, because sometimes I want to take "our" side without looking at the facts in situations like these. Sometimes I feel like it's us against them. Sometimes I'm just as prejudiced as people I point fingers at. And that's not right. How can I look at white skin and make assumptions but not want assumptions made about me? That's not right. — Benjamin Watson

I'M HOPELESS, because I've lived long enough to expect things like this to continue to happen. I'm not surprised and at some point my little children are going to inherit the weight of being a minority and all that it entails. — Benjamin Watson

It's a sin problem, not a skin problem. — Benjamin Watson

If fathers aren't growing up, I would challenge them to want to be a father that is present in the home, so that their kids have that identity. — Benjamin Watson

When we look at our children, I think a lot of the troubles we're having as a society is because we don't have strong fathers in these families that can tell their kids that they can do more. — Benjamin Watson

Life Lessons by Benjamin Watson

1. Benjamin Watson has shown that hard work and dedication can lead to success, no matter what the odds.
2. He has also demonstrated that having a strong support system is essential to achieving one's goals.
3. Finally, Watson has proven that it is possible to be a successful athlete while also maintaining a strong commitment to faith and family.