Quotes about Responsibility
I know nothing more important to inculcate into the minds of young people than the wisdom, the honor, and the blessed comfort of living within their income.
— Thomas Jefferson
Please, put aside all excuses and ask yourself, "What should I be doing?" Yes, you alone can make a difference. The question is, will you?
— Charles Swindoll
Don't make excuses. Make commitments and stick to them.
— Germany Kent
When a king begins to act like a king, it is not long before someone else is king! Serving is a way we can place value on one another. A wise man is a server.
— Andy Andrews
If you stick your head in the sand and ignore things that you have the power to change, you can't blame anyone when they don't turn out right!
— Bishop TD Jakes
Faith is the substance of whatever it is that we hope for. The important thing is that we teach that faith is connected to good works and responsibility.
— Bishop TD Jakes
If someone must be hurt, if it ever becomes necessary to bear pains, weather strong winds, or withstand trials or opposition, let it be adults and not children.
— Bishop TD Jakes
When you stop relying on others or blaming others or waiting on others to go kill something and bring it back for you to eat, you realize you have to go hunt and kill for yourself. You don't complain about what you lack or let setbacks get in the way of finding a way to make your dreams happen. You just go do it.
— Bishop TD Jakes
Many people feed others who can't feed them, while they completely fail to nourish those who really desire to feed them.
— Bishop TD Jakes
Will you bring life to your dream or will you allow it to die of neglect? It is absolutely true that you have a divine summons to fulfill, but it's not automatic and it's not guaranteed. You are the major player who must give yourself fully to the process of becoming.
— Bishop TD Jakes
There is a difference between discussion and argument. A discussion airs the issues, but an argument alleges charges and appoint blame.
— Bishop TD Jakes
What are you going to do with what you have been given?
— Bishop TD Jakes