Dirty Quote by Brandon Jacobs
“I can be mean. Not dirty. But very mean.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NFL Player Profile, 2012
The speaker distinguishes between being mean in attitude versus being dirty in behavior, emphasizing a controlled, purposeful aggression.
In simple terms: One can be harsh without being immoral.
Key Takeaway
Channel aggression constructively.
Themes
competition
aggression
discipline
sportsmanship
mindset
Mood
determined
focused
assertive
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- sports competition
- team leadership
- conflict resolution
- personal coaching
- motivational speaking
Key Concepts
psychology
strategy
ethics
athletics
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to be assertive?
- How do you keep aggression ethical?
A Different Perspective
Aggressive attitudes can damage relationships if not managed.
![“[In] the realm of science, ... what we have achieved will be obsolete in ten, twenty or fifty years. That is the fate, indeed, that is the very meaning of scientific work. ... Every scientific "fulfillment" raises new "questions" and cries out to be surpassed rendered obsolete. Everyone who wishes…” quote by Max Weber](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cff/max-weber-8418_accounts_in-the-realm-of-science-what-we-have-ach_126812.jpg)
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
