Theodore Hesburgh quotes

The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. (Theodore Hesburgh)
Anyone who refuses to speak out off campus does not deserve to be listened to on campus. View quote
Theodore Hesburgh
Voting is a civic sacrament. View quote
Theodore Hesburgh
All of us are experts at practicing virtue at a distance. View quote
Theodore Hesburgh
The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet. View quote
Theodore Hesburgh
It is easier to exemplify values than teach them. View quote
Theodore Hesburgh
There is no academic virtue in playing mediocre football and no academic vice in winning a game that by all odds one should lose...There has indeed been a surrender at Notre Dame, but it is a surrender to excellence on all fronts, and in this we hope to rise above ourselves with the help of God. View quote
Theodore Hesburgh