Able Quote by Janet Reno

Taking responsibility is the source of authority.

— Yoav Gallant

Those who have the ability to take action have the responsibility to take action.

— Nicolas Cage

Perhaps nothing in our society is more needed for those in positions of authority than accountability. Too often those with authority are able (and…

— Larry Burkett

Authority, as you usually think of it, is merely the excuse the strong use to make others conform to what they want.

— William P. Young

“Authority is a responsible form of power; it should be given to responsible man.”

— Amit Kalantri

If you see someone taking responsibility, give that person authority. If you see someone looking for authority, watch out!

— Loren Cunningham

You can delegate authority, but not responsibility.

— Stephen W Comiskey

Once we know and are aware, we are responsible for our action and our inaction. We can do something about it or ignore it.…

— Jean-Paul Sartre

“Don’t Give Someone Responsibility without Requisite Authority”

— Miles Anthony Smith

Authority is mainly a moral power; therefore, it must first call upon the conscience, that is, upon the duty that each person has to…

— Pope John XXIII

Having authority implies accountability. If you reject the blame for failures under your watch, people reject your leadership.

— Rick Warren

We are responsible for actions performed in response to circumstances for which we are not responsible.

— Allan Massie