30 Quotes by Yaya Toure

I will never forget how I have been treated here by the fans, the club and the owners, and nothing would give me greater pleasure than to finish my career as a Manchester City player.

You must respect people, and you must respect money. My father said to me: 'When you respect money, money will respect you.'

I am a midfielder who is mainly involved in the defensive phases, even if I also like to help build moves - I would say that my foremost quality is my generosity.

I represent my country, but I also represent the continent of Africa when I play in Europe. That's why it's important to try to achieve something big.

The mentality with African and European people is different. In Africa, when you come from a difficult life, when it's not so easy to eat, not so easy to survive, you respect money when you start to earn it, and you respect people more. When you respect people, they will respect you, and your life is better for that.

The fans sing my name around the world. When I meet fans, they ask, 'How are you? All good with your family?'

I have committed to contribute in raising general public awareness, as well as inspiring broad, positive, committed action against illegal trade. It is an on-going and tough fight, but I believe that if we all join our hands, we can conquer!

Saving the world happens one person at a time. Be at the front of the queue.

Each one of us has to work hard to achieve our collective dream for a healthier planet.