If guys don’t respect themselves, they don’t respect other people. That’s times and personalities. And all of them are not that way. But it don’t take but one or two to screw up the whole crowd.
Meaning of the quote
If people don't respect themselves, they won't respect others either. Some people are like that, but not everyone. Unfortunately, just a few people who don't respect others can ruin the whole group.
About Richard Petty
Richard Petty, nicknamed “the King”, is one of the most accomplished NASCAR drivers of all time. He won a record 7 NASCAR Cup Series championships, 200 races, and 7 Daytona 500s during his illustrious 35-year career. Petty remains an active ambassador for the sport and owns a car restoration business in North Carolina.
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