Able Quote by Richard Bach
“Responsible is Able to respond, Able to answer for the way we choose to live. There's only one person we have to answer to, of course, and that is ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, Richard Bach, 1977
We must take responsibility for our own lives, answering only to ourselves for how we choose to live.
In simple terms: We answer only ourselves for how we live.
Key Takeaway
Own your choices.
Themes
responsibility
self‑reliance
authenticity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationship choices
- daily habits
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
existentialism
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you hold yourself accountable?
- What prevents you from living authentically?
A Different Perspective
Self‑accountability can be overwhelming without external support.
