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Responsibility Quotes

What it means to own your part.

This set looks at responsibility as something personal rather than shared, whether that means revising a script until it works or declining to answer for anyone else's choices. It connects to the themes explored in our Decision quotes.

Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master? We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.

Quotes by Ahmed Chalabi

My responsibility is to present things in a way that is realistic and true to the multifaceted world I've known... This is how I think the world is, not how it should be.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

Most of the parents in India, especially in smaller towns, fear for daughters due to the inhuman treatment meted out to them. They want her to go away, saying, 'You're not my responsibility anymore.' I don't understand: why don't we...

Quotes by Aditi Rao Hydari

I do think there is a responsibility for myself as being a senior professional footballer to be able to pass on my experiences to the younger generation.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

Decision Quotes

I've been given this amazing platform as an Olympic athlete, and there are so many people out there who don't feel like their voice is being heard. I feel it's my responsibility to speak out on issues that are important.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

The duty of responsibility placed on any MP is one of the greatest honours that can be bestowed and I for one don't believe the Conservative Party would abuse that trust by selecting someone who did not have the goods...

Quotes by Adam Rickitt

I believe that writers have a responsibility to evolve the language, whether by introducing new words or new usages. Shakespeare alone is responsible for something like 3400 words and phrases.

Quotes by Adam Mansbach

If I had the day off and knew everyone else was voting, I wouldn't miss it. It would become a routine part of my responsibility as a citizen - like paying taxes, only less soul crushing.

Quotes by Adam Grant

One of the things I would love for people to think about is social responsibility. If you are fortunate enough to be someone who owns land, I think you ought to be making the most efficient use of that land...

Quotes by Adam Dell

Integrity Quotes

It's a tremendous responsibility to be direct descendants of the prophet Muhammad. This family has had the burden of leadership on its shoulders for 1,400 years. I'm not going to drop the ball on my shift.

Quotes by Abdullah II of Jordan

There is a tendency by a lot of officials to hide behind the king. And it's about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people.

Quotes by Abdullah II of Jordan

I had no political background. That's why PM Bhutto gave me the responsibility of the nuclear programme, and we acquired nuclear capability in a span of mere six years, which was a great milestone.

Quotes by Abdul Qadeer Khan

I think I take on a little more responsibility when push comes to shove. I'm not scared to fail.

Quotes by Abby Wambach

Our responsibility is to captivate you for however long we've asked for your attention. That said, there is tremendous drama to be gotten from the great, what you would say, heavy issues.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

Sacrifice Quotes

A news organization has a much different responsibility. I might not be telling you the whole story. I might not be telling you a story in a manner that is properly sophisticated.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

I think that's why I'm an actor: so I can tell those stories without having to really live through those stories with real consequences and real stakes, real responsibility.

Quotes by Aaron Lazar

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.

Quotes by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

It is the woman - nearly always - in spite of all the advances of modern feminism, who still takes responsibility for the bulk of the chores, as well as doing her paid job. This is true even in households...

Quotes by A. N. Wilson

I think that the young people today feel a tremendous sense of responsibility to their brothers and sisters because of the sacrifices that most families make to send their children to college.

Quotes by A. Bartlett Giamatti

Strength Quotes

A tremendous social responsibility comes with being a successful public performer.

Quotes by A. Bartlett Giamatti

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Responsibility quotes focus on?
These quotes look at responsibility in creative work, taking ownership only of your own work rather than others', the pressure of being seen as a role model, and the responsibilities that come with adulthood.
Is there a quote about the responsibility to keep improving your work?
Yes — one quote insists it's "your responsibility to work on the script as much as possible and make it better" rather than settling for a single draft.
Is there a quote about only taking responsibility for your own work?
Yes — one quote says, "I don't take responsibility for other people's work, frankly. It's bad enough taking responsibility for my own." It's a clear, personal line about drawing boundaries, similar to the themes in our Integrity collection.
Is there a quote about not wanting to be a role model?
There is. One quote admits, "I didn't ask to be a role model. I don't like that responsibility. But if you see something in me that you really adore, thank you." For more on staying true to yourself despite outside expectations, see our Strength collection.
Is there a quote about the responsibilities of adulthood?
Yes — one quote puts it plainly: "Being a grownup means assuming responsibility for yourself, for your children, and - here's the big curve - for your parents." It's a good reminder of how responsibility widens over time, a theme our Decision collection also touches on.

A few lines describe the discomfort of unwanted responsibility, like being cast as a role model, a tension also present in Integrity quotes, while the shift toward caring for both children and parents links to Strength quotes.