Responsibility Quotes

4281 quotes by 2869 authors

We must learn to measure ourselves, not by our knowledge about God, not by our gifts and responsibilities in the church, but by how we… — J I Packer
People everywhere enjoy believing things that they know are not true. It spares them the ordeal of thinking for themselves and taking responsibility for what… — Brooks Atkinson
The miracle is that some have stepped out of the rags of the Republic's definition to assume the great burden and glory of their humanity… — James A. Baldwin
No higher duty, or more solemn responsibility, rests upon this Court than that of translating into living law and maintaining this constitutional shield deliberately planned… — Hugo Black
What one Christian does is his own responsibility, what one Jew does is thrown back at all Jews. — Anne Frank
Our privileges can be no greater than our obligations. The protection of our rights can endure no longer than the performance of our responsibilities. — John F. Kennedy
To give up the task of reforming society is to give up one's responsibility as a free man. — Alan Paton
Equality is the heart and essence of democracy, freedom, and justice, equality of opportunity in industry, in labor unions, schools and colleges, government, politics, and… — A. Philip Randolph
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights - This great and inspiring instrument was born of an increased sense of responsibility by the international community for… — U Thant
God, if ever I have come close to wanting to commit suicide, it is now, with the groggy sleepless blood dragging through my veins, and… — Sylvia Plath
I blame my mother for nothing, but forgive her for everything. — Mary J. Blige
Literacy is not a luxury, it is a right and a responsibility. If our world is to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century we… — William J. Clinton
Members of trusting teams accept questions and input about their areas or responsibility, appreciate and tap into one another's skills and experiences, and look forward… — Patrick Lencioni
I'll never forget the moment I became a dad. It's hard to describe-that level of responsibility, the desire to give such joy, the clarity: Nothing… — Tom Cruise
My dad, like any coach, has always stressed the fundamentals. He taught me responsibility, accountability, and the importance of hard work. — Steve Young
When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves. — George Pataki
Accountability is essential to personal growth, as well as team growth. How can you improve if you're never wrong? If you don't admit a mistake… — Pat Summitt
In order to grow, you must accept new responsibilities, no matter how uncertain you may feel or how unprepared you are to deal with them. — Pat Summitt
A successful person realizes his personal responsibility for self-motivation. He starts with himself because he possesses the key to his own ignition switch. — Kemmons Wilson
The freedom to do your own thing ends when you have obligations and responsibilities. If you want to fail yourself - you can - but… — Lou Holtz

Who Wrote These Responsibility Quotes

2,869 authors contributed a total of 4,281 Responsibility Quotes, led by these top contributors: