Your image isn't your character. Character is what you are as a person.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the distinction between outward appearances and true character.
Derek Jeter's quote highlights the importance of character over image, suggesting that while one's external persona may be impressive, it is the inherent qualities and actions of an individual that truly define them. This serves as a reminder to prioritize integrity, kindness, and authenticity in our lives rather than superficial judgments based on how we are perceived by others.
In practice
During a seminar on leadership, you might quote this to emphasize the importance of genuine character in management.
I always appreciated the ex-players. Being a Yankee, you get spoiled. Old-Timers Day, all these guys coming back, spring training, being around them, you get a chance to get to know them. So I always think you learn a lot by listening.
I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams - I'm not knocking other teams - but there's only one shortstop on the Yankees.
God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
You have to assume that everything you do is public knowledge. Everything. Because now everyone is a reporter. Everyone is a photographer.
In my opinion, I've had the greatest job in the world. I got a chance to be the shortstop for the New York Yankees, and there's only one of those. And I always felt as though it was my job, was to try to provide joy and entertainment for you guys, but it can't compare to what you brought me. So for that, thank you very much.
You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It's still a loss. It doesn't matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
In the true sense one's native land, with its background of tradition, early impressions, reminiscences and other things dear to one, is not enough to make sensitive human beings feel at home.
I speak to the paper, as I speak to the first person I meet.
Myths give us our sense of personal identity, answering the question, 'Who am I?'
Without holiness on earth we shall never be prepared to enjoy heaven. Heaven is a holy place. The Lord of heaven is a holy Being. The angels are holy creatures. Holiness is written on everything in heaven... How shall we ever be at home and happy in heaven if we die unholy?
It is the greatest good to the greatest number of people which is the measure of right and wrong.
It is so much easier to talk of poverty than to think of the poor.
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