Dodge Quote by Josiah Stamp
“It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, 20th century business lecture
Avoiding duties may be easy, but the fallout from neglect cannot be escaped, prompting accountability for one's actions.
In simple terms: Dodging duties leads to unavoidable fallout.
Key Takeaway
Own responsibilities to prevent negative outcomes.
Themes
responsibility
consequences
accountability
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- personal relationships
- financial decisions
- legal matters
Key Concepts
ethics
cause and effect
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure you meet obligations?
- What systems help you track responsibilities?
A Different Perspective
Consequences may be delayed, making them harder to anticipate.
![“Speaking of [Colin] Kaepernick, did you see what [Barack] Obama said about Kaepernick? I mean this was the biggest dodge I have ever seen. This may have been the most vacuous or empty statement on anything, because Obama clearly wanted to agree with Kaepernick but couldn't.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/46a/rush-limbaugh-28_agree_speaking-of-colin-kaepernick-did-you-see_251090.jpg)
