30 Inspirational Quotes On Role Models

A role model is defined as a person who someone admires and whose behavior they try to copy. May these quotes inspire you to be a good role model so that you can impact other people’s lives in a positive manner.

1. “Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating.” John Wooden

2. “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.” Sonia Sotomayor

3. “Being a role model is equal parts being who you actually are and what people hope you will be.” Meryl Streep

4. “We need good role models, and they have to start at the top.” Frank Serpico

5. “Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate.” Anonymous

6. “Be a role model just because you can and because you care.” Anonymous

7. “I never thought a role model should be negative.” Michael Jordan

8. “Pick your role models wisely.” Lana Del Rey

9. “I think a role model is a mentor – someone you see on a daily basis, and you learn from them.” Denzel Washington

10. “Role models set goals for you and try to make you as good as they are. Role models are important.” Kasey Zacharias

11. “I think role models also start in the home with your parents.” Dominique Wilkins

12. “Each person must live their life as a role model for others.” Rosa Parks

13. “My role model didn’t tell me, he showed me.” Anonymous

14. “By being a living role model of what you want to receive from others, you create more of what you want in your life.” Eric Allenbaugh

15. “Be the flame of fate, that torch of truth to guide our young people toward a better future for themselves and for this country.” Michelle Obama

16. “It’s my responsibility to help others. To be a positive example. I want to be a role model for others, to help others like me get a chance.” Rob Jeter

17. “We tend to become like those we admire.” Thomas Monson

18. “My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it.” Anonymous

19. “Children need role models rather than critics.” Joseph Joubert

20. “A role model can teach you to love and respect yourself.” Tionne Watkins

21. “My biggest thing about being a role model is whatever I’m preaching, I’m practicing.” Gigi Hadid

22. “I’ve always thought of myself as a role model even before being a celebrity. I’ve always been doing charity work and volunteering in the community since I was 8, so when you do that, I think you just assume that role when you put yourself out there.” Eva Longoria

23. “Becoming a dad means you have to be a role model for your son and be someone he can look up to.” Wayne Rooney

24. “When I think of my version of a role model, it’s not about being the perfect Samaritan; it’s just being out there and being honest and happily imperfect.” Zoe Kravitz

25. “To change bad habits we must study the habits of successful role models.” Jack Canfield

26. “When you see a role model, what you see is a person who has the courage to be who you wish you could be. Stop wishing and just be.” Anonymous

27. “People who dream of something bigger and better are good role models.” Andrew Shue

28. “As a leader, it’s a major responsibility on your shoulders to practice the behavior you want others to follow.” Himanshu Bhatia

29. “The idea of possibility, the idea that I get to live my dreams out in public, hopefully, will show to other folks that it’s possible.” Laverne Cox

30. “Be the role model you needed when you were younger.” Anonymous