Man Responsible Quote by Diana Gabaldon
““he told me that a man must be responsible for any seed he sows, for it’s his duty to take care of a woman and protect her. And if I wasna prepared to do that, then I’d no right to burden a woman with the consequences of my own actions.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Outlander, 1991
A man must accept responsibility for his actions, especially toward women, and not impose his failures on them.
In simple terms: Take responsibility for your actions toward women.
Key Takeaway
Respect and protect women, or avoid harming them.
Themes
responsibility
gender
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
relationship
When to use this quote
- relationships
- dating
- marriage
- parenting
Key Concepts
moral duty
accountability
caregiver
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure you are meeting your responsibilities?
- What steps can you take to avoid harming others?
A Different Perspective
If a man cannot fulfill his duty, he should not pursue a relationship.
![“He [Brian Fraser] told me that a man must be responsible for any see he sows, for it's his duty to take care of a woman and protect her. And if I wasna prepared to do that, then I'd no right to burden a woman with the consequences of my own actions.” quote by Diana Gabaldon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d00/diana-gabaldon-185_action_he-brian-fraser-told-me-that-a-man-must_552316.jpg)
![“I grew up not understanding what was true and what was not true. It gave me a sense of unreality. I was told that this man [mom's lover] was not my mother's lover - when he was. I was told he was there as a male babysitter for my brother so that he would learn sports and other manly things.” quote by Carly Simon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be5/carly-simon-9969_babysitter_i-grew-up-not-understanding-what-was-tru_666648.jpg)
