I'm a veteran, and I've earned the right to be heard. I'll…

I'll lead by example and show that gay players are no different from straight ones.

— Jason Collins

I'm not the loudest person in the room, but I'll speak up when something isn't right. And try to make everyone laugh.

— Jason Collins

There are already gay players in the NFL and have been for a while.

— Keyshawn Johnson

I think there are [gay players] right now, and if they're looking for a window to just come out, I mean, now is the…

— Robert Griffin III

The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.

— Hubert H. Humphrey

The right to be heard would be, in many cases, of little avail if it did not comprehend the right to be heard by…

— George Sutherland

You have the right to say what you want. That doesn't mean you have the right to be heard, listened to, believed, agreed with…

— Anonymous

My grandmother used to say, "Sometimes the loudest person in the room doesn't know what they're talking about." Or isn't secure enough in his…

— Jessica Chastain

It's rarely the loudest person in the room who's asking for the attention that's the most interesting person to talk to.

— Matt Rife

The Loudest person in the room, is usually the brokest

— Wale

I think as a veteran player, in general, you should feel that sense of responsibility to try to lead these guys to becoming good…

— Champ Bailey

You should lead and serve by example without a title because people will and should remember you by and for your actions and accomplishments…

— George Stamatis

I'm kind of a quiet leader, and I just try to lead by example. But then sometimes you have to say something.

— Chamique Holdsclaw

I'm not the most vocal guy, but I try to lead by example every single day with how I work.

— Brandon Ingram

I always wanted someone looking up to me and trying to understand where I'm coming from as a leader. I'm ready for that. I'm…

— Dillon Brooks