Duty quotes - page 44

Self-denial is simply a method by which arrests his progress, and self-sacrifice a survival of the mutilation of the savage.
Self-denial is simply a method by which arrests his progress, and self-sacrifice a survival of the mutilation of the savage.
Great achievement always requires great sacrifice.
For the Archivist, this role is a result of his obligation to preserve and assure timely and maximum access to our governmental records in the evolving historic saga of the American people.
 Allen Weinstein
Karma means that all actions have consequences. Grace means that in a moment of atonement -taking responsibility, making amends, asking for forgiveness - all karma is burned.
My account is paid in full. So, why are you calling me?
 Jon Jones
Being able to play a role where you're there almost every day and you're just in it... I remember it was a whirlwind, but it was a lot of fun.
 Peter Jacobson
From the earliest colonial days [in America], local governments took responsibility for their poor. However, able-bodied men and women generally were not supported by the taxpayers unless they worked.
 Thomas G. West
If our feelings control our actions, it is because we have abdicated our responsibility and empowered them to do so.
India and Fiji have many shared values, and it is the responsibility of both the countries to strengthen those values.
You don\'t think about it at the time, but there are certain responsibilities that come with being the vicar\'s daughter. You\'re supposed to behave in a particular way. I shouldn\'t say it, but I probably was Goody Two Shoes.
You don't think about it at the time, but there are certain responsibilities that come with being the vicar's daughter. You're supposed to behave in a particular way. I shouldn't say it, but I probably was Goody Two Shoes.
 Theresa May
Until the world in some way changes, then my responsibility is to share what I know and more importantly to behave like I know about the extraordinary work and effort and blood shed for me to be able to sit here.
 Avery Brooks
The world is satisfied with words. Few appreciate the things beneath. [Fr., Le monde se paye de paroles; peu approfondissement les choses.]
Under the Bush administration, openness and accountability have been replaced by secrecy and evasion of responsibility. They abuse their power, conceal their actions from the American people, and refuse to hold officials accountable.
 Edward Kennedy
Ford Motor Company's sluggish and piecemeal approach to its automotive responsibilities betrays motorists' safety.
 Ralph Nader
The world will not accept dictatorship or domination.
 Mikhail Gorbachev
I did this movie with Spike Lee called Sucker Free City, and that would have to be my favorite role by far. It was just so much fun to work with Spike and shoot in San Francisco.
 Anthony Mackie
I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.
Man is able, and has the duty, to reach the furthest point on the road he has chosen. Only by means of hope can we attain what is beyond hope.
 Nikos Kazantzakis
I have no decision-making role at all in my job description. I would have liked an explanation as to why I was moved from first base coach to the ambassadorship, but none was ever given.
I have no decision-making role at all in my job description. I would have liked an explanation as to why I was moved from first base coach to the ambassadorship, but none was ever given.
 Mookie Wilson
The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being.
 Konrad Lorenz