If a little knowledge is dangerous, where is the man who has so much as to be out of danger?
Inspiring Responsibility Quotes to Help You Take Charge of Your Life - page 60
In the name of all competitors I promise that we will take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by all the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.
Pierre de Coubertin
There is no action so slight or so mean but it may be done to a great purpose, and ennobled thereby.
A warrior takes responsibility for his acts, for the most trivial of acts. An average man acts out his thoughts, and never takes responsibility for what he does.
An effective leader develops the ability to correctly identify the pertinent detail or details - incidentals in a market, industry or sport that might create an incremental advantage.
There is no accountability today... no willingness to focus on big ideas.
Michael Bloomberg
Our leaders are acting like lemmings.
Jack Herer
Commitment means that it is possible for a man to yield the nerve center of his consent to a purpose or cause, a movement or an ideal, which may be more important to him than whether he lives or dies.
Howard Thurman
To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.
An Airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
If a man is not faithful to his own individuality, he cannot be loyal to anything.
Claude McKay
In any free society where terrible wrongs exist, some are guilty - all are responsible.
Abraham Joshua Heschel
What I was utterly convinced of, and still am, is the idea that the only responsibility the free intellectual has is vis-a-vis himself. He is not responsible to either a political party or a ruler.
Tawfiq al-Hakim
Leadership is about tapping the wellsprings of human motivation - and about fundamental relations with one's fellows.
Tom Peters
It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.
Andre Gide
To newspapers and publishing houses I urge the use of fact over fiction, freedom of the press, and responsibility at all times.
Joely Richardson
I like democracy. I like to be able to throw out my political leaders when they get things wrong, and we don't get to do that with Brussels.
David Cameron
Don't waste your time with people who will ultimately destroy you, but concentrate instead on those who will appreciate your responsibility to them, and, likewise, feel responsible to you.
