I've never pumped myself up or made myself angry as some sportsmen do. I think that one should treat his opponent with great respect. — Fedor Emelianenko
Respect the game. It's easy to do when you're smaller, tough to do when you get bigger. And even tougher when you become number one. — Patrick Bet-David
In the fight, we are fighters, but after, we have respect for each other. — Valentina Shevchenko
Good sportsmanship goes beyond the game; it starts with respect. — Tommy Hilfiger
Never fear another challenger, no matter how large; Never despise another challenger, no matter how small. — Morihei Ueshiba
It's a game of integrity. There's no referees out there. We all respect each other. — Jordan Spieth
Respect all fear none my pride is everything — Nas
To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To you, respect. — Oren Arnold
Don?t make decisions in anger or humiliate an enemy after defeating him. — Saddam Hussein
When you enter a fight, be prepared for anything—your opponent may surprise you with something unexpected. — Joe Rogan
Because we should always respect other nationalities, I have always tried to play them with dignity. — Ricardo Montalban
Respect is the most important thing. Be respectful toward others and have respect for yourself. — Georges St-Pierre
Respect Opponent Quotes
Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, you are thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity to improve your technique. — Kano Jigoro
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all others, charity. — Benjamin Franklin
Arsenal have won that advantage, nobody gave it to them. By playing fantastic football and by winning matches and by winning trophies, they won that respect that the opponent has for them. — Jose Mourinho
Maturity is learning to walk away from people and situation that threaten your peace of mind, self respect, values, morals and self worth.
Respect every opponent, but fear none. — John Wooden
Being involved in competition is a privilege and an opportunity. Seek to make the most of that opportunity by pushing yourself to the limit of your abilities. When it is over, you will have earned the respect of your opponents, your coaches, and yourself. — Tony La Russa
Mika Hakkinen was the best opponent (I've had) in terms of his quality, but the biggest admiration I had for him was we had 100% fight on track but a totally disciplined life off track. We respected each other highly and let each other live quietly. — Michael Schumacher
When someone disrespects you, beware the impulse to win their respect. For disrespect is not a valuation of your worth but a signal of their character.
I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me. — Dave Barry
I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me. — Dave Barry
... the issue is not whether I agree with someone but rather how I treat someone with whom I profoundly disagree. We Christians are called to use the "weapons of grace," which means treating even our opponents with love and respect. — Philip Yancey
If I'm disrespectful to my opponent, how can I respect myself? — Georges St-Pierre
Know Your Opponent Quotes
Is it [hunting] really a sport if you have all the equipment and your opponent doesn't know a game is going on? — Bill Maher
If you fight for a living you can't give a damn about the opponent because they're trying to take food out of your mouth and your kids' mouths. You're in competition with everybody. The trick is, just don't let them know you're competing against them. — Gene LeBell
When you don't know what to play, wait for an idea to come into your opponent's mind. You may be sure that idea will be wrong — Siegbert Tarrasch
Show respect even to people who don't deserve it; not as a reflection of their character, but as a reflection of yours.
We're kind of in the wild west, and, you know, it would be very difficult to run for president without raising a huge amount of money and without having other people supporting you because your opponent will have their supporters. — Hillary Clinton
You’re better off fighting hand to hand than wielding a weapon you don’t know how to use. A skilled opponent would simply disarm you. Then your troubles would be doubled. Not only would you be under attack, but you’d have to counter your own weapon — Maria V. Snyder
The mental is more important than the physical. You know, that voice in your head telling you to give up if it gets tough. That's my main opponent - making sure that if your body wants to stop, your mind won't let you. — Anthony Joshua
Respect is earned, Honesty is appreciated, Love is gained and Loyalty is returned.
(You know) you're improving from fight to fight (when you can) showcase your talents against greater opponents every time. — Celestino Caballero
It's not that you're not smart anymore; it's that you're unwilling to do it. Coaches who coach know what I'm talking about. You just keep battling to help your coaches and your players, to refine your scheme, to break down your opponent, to find ways to travel and take care of your players. — Pete Carroll
I don't know if tennis players feel like that but when you have a great opponent - although I didn't feel like he [ Ben Mendelsohn ] was an opponent - you just know your game is going to jack up and it's just going to raise the bar. I couldn't wait for that elevation. — John Leguizamo
If I go down, it's never easy. At least my opponent knows they have to go to the end of the earth to take me out no matter what the circumstances. I do try to compete. Even if it's not your best day, I just try to walk off the court knowing I gave 100,000 percent. — Venus Williams
It's good to be a little frightened. It's good to respect your opponent. It keeps you sharp. In the fight game, the head rules the heart. But in the end the heart is the boss. — Bryce Courtenay
Respect yourself, your Opponent and the Game — Chris Carter
I don't have to agree with you to like you or respect you.
Self-confidence is very important. If you don't think you can win, you will take cowardly decisions in the crucial moments, out of sheer respect for your opponent. You see the opportunity but also greater limitations than you should. I have always believed in what I do on the chessboard, even when I had no objective reason to. It is better to overestimate your prospects than underestimate them. — Magnus Carlsen
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity. — Arthur Balfour
Let people speak. Let people disagree. Communicate. Listen. Have high-respect, if not for your opponent, then for your own comportment and conduct as a good listener. — Bryant H. McGill
Giving The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men. — Henry Ward Beecher
I even believe if you're killing a team, you shouldn't stop. You should respect your opponents enough to play 100 percent the whole time. And by the same token, if you're getting killed by the other team, you should never quit. — Sue Wicks
Respecting your opponent is the key to winning any bout. Hold your enemy in contempt and you may miss the strategy behind his moves — David Hackworth
Have high-respect, if not for your opponent, then for your own comportment and conduct as a good listener. — Bryant H. McGill
Never be arrogant or abrasive. Treat your opponent respectfully if they really and truly believe they are right. — Jane Goodall
If you start to focus on your opponent then you see so much quality in your opponents and weaknesses in your own side. You start to put doubts in your mind. You need to respect your opponents but that's it, no more. — Emmanuel Petit
Respect your opponent, just make them respect you more. — Georges St-Pierre
If you really want a true confrontation, you treat your opponent with respect. — Henry Rollins
I can entertain the proposition that life is a metaphor for boxing--for one of those bouts that go on and on, round following round, jabs, missed punches, clinches, nothing determined, again the bell and again and you and your opponent so evenly matched it's impossible not to see that your opponent is you.... Life is like boxing in many unsettling respects. But boxing is only like boxing. — Joyce Carol Oates
Competition was as much as respecting your opponent's work as introspecting on your own. — Faraaz Kazi
People often say, 'Ah, ultimate fighting is so violent,' but it's rooted in martial arts. Martial arts incarnate respect. You can't walk into a dojo and say to your sensei, 'Hey, salut tabarnac!' After every one of my fights I go and shake the hand of my opponent. I don't need to hate the other fighter to fight him well. It's a sport. — Georges St-Pierre
It's important to respect both your teammates and your opponents. Friendships can make a victory last forever. — James Koven
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