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“I accept the responsibility but not the blame. Let me explain the difference. Those who are to blame lose their jobs. Those who are responsible do not.” quote by David Frye
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“I accept the responsibility but not the blame. Let me explain the difference. Those who are to blame lose their jobs. Those who are responsible do not.”

David Frye

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “The Moral Dilemma”, 2019

Responsibility involves duty without fault, while blame assigns fault and often leads to punishment.

In simple terms: Responsibility is duty; blame is fault.

Key Takeaway

Separate duty from guilt.

Themes

ethics leadership accountability

Mood

reflective neutral

Type

ethical leadership

When to use this quote

  • workplace management
  • team projects
  • personal decisions

Key Concepts

Responsibility blame consequences

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should blame be assigned?
  • How can responsibility be recognized without blame?
A Different Perspective

Blame can be necessary for accountability.

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