You should at least respect me as a man who stands up for what he believes in.
Meaning
Robinson said this when pressed by a rival who disliked his aggressive style, asking for respect for his convictions even from opponents. Rivalry and respect can coexist. Practise it by crediting an opponent's strength aloud after your next match or debate.
Source: Baseball Has Done It (1964)
About the author
Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) was an American baseball player who broke Major League Baseball's colour barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He is known as a Hall of Famer and civil rights advocate.
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