Kind Quote by Ara Parseghian
“That's one thing: When I left Notre Dame, when I left every school, what I'm the proudest of is we never compromised the rules, never were on probation, never had any major problems of any kind.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, Notre Dame, 1975
He emphasizes integrity and compliance as the highest achievement, avoiding rule-breaking and disciplinary issues.
In simple terms: Staying honest and following rules is most important.
Prioritize integrity over shortcuts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- college athletics
- team management
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance strict compliance with necessary change?
- What costs arise from over‑emphasizing rule‑following?
Even with integrity, success may be limited without innovation.