13 Quotes by Chris Kluwe

Empathy is a big part of Sparkleponies, because it’s also my belief (as a history and political science major) that societies that don’t practice rational empathy inevitably collapse – either by fomenting conflict from within by oppressing a segment/s of their populace, or seeking conflict from without by taking from others and eventually getting into a fight they can’t win.

If you’re not willing to speak out for the rights of other people, then who do you expect to speak out for you when it’s your turn?

People, please remember that I choose my words very carefully. Assumptions are your enemy.

Never be afraid to do what’s right. If no one ever says anything, nothing ever changes.

One of the main coaching points I’ve heard throughout my entire life is, ‘How you respond to difficult situations defines your character,’ and I think it’s a good saying. I also think it applies to more than just the players.

I would like people to pay attention to the idea of rational empathy, and that as a society, we are walking down a path that’s well-trodden throughout history.

I first started using the internet back when a 14.4 modem was considered fast. I think I was about 11 or 12, and it fascinated me that you could look at all these different things on your computer.

In an ideal world, entertainment would be regarded as what it is – entertainment – and wouldn’t be valued more heavily than education, than science, than environmental awareness.

I was playing video games LONG before I ever thought about playing football. If it wasn’t for my parents making sure that I got outside every now and then as a child, I probably would’ve pursued some sort of tech path.