Good Quote by Maya Moore

I want to be recognized for my performance as an athlete and not because of who I am.

— Albert II, Prince of Monaco

As an athlete, there are limits to my ability to reach out, a platform that politics can offer.

— Dutee Chand

I want to be representative of my race-the human race. I have a chance to show how kind we can be, how intelligent and…

— Maya Angelou

As an athlete, I have a platform to promote and create change.

— Kelsey Plum

I want to contribute to sport and the community in a positive way.

— Kyle Shewfelt

It is an honor and privilege to be able to be in a position to utilize my platform as a professional athlete to support…

— Mike Conley Jr

I can be a voice. I can use my platform to help the younger generation. I think it's really important for them to understand…

— Allyson Felix

When you're talking to potential professional athletes, I really like to talk about the fact that even though you're a great athlete, that doesn't…

— Ryan Leaf

If your desire is to be successful or to make a positive impact on your world, you need to become a person of influence.

— John C. Maxwell

I've always wanted to play a role in inspiring people to be better, to live higher quality lives and to feel good about the…

— Apolo Ohno

I am looking more at being a sports leader someday to have more influence with the youth and to hopefully spread weightlifting across the…

— Hidilyn Diaz

Athletes are given a really special platform. It's our duty, as athletes, to be role models.

— Adam Rippon