We should play free football, defend lively with a passion, and have the best understanding in offence.
Jurgen KloppRead
When I left Dortmund, I said it's not important what people think when you come in but what they think when you leave.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The impact of your presence is less important than how you are remembered.
This quote emphasizes the significance of leaving a lasting positive impression on others, particularly in leadership and relationships. Jurgen Klopp suggests that while initial perceptions may vary, the true measure of success lies in how you are remembered after your departure, highlighting the importance of integrity and the quality of contributions made during your time with others.
Themes
LeadershipImpressionLegacyMemoryRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used when discussing the qualities of a good leader at a conference.
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Just like every person who works for Dortmund is a fan of the club, it was the same at Mainz. When I was a player there, we had 800 supporters on rainy Saturday afternoons, and if we died, no one would notice or come to our funeral. But we loved the club, and we have this same feeling at Dortmund.
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