Quotes About Duty

Act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world.

Absolute freedom is absolute responsibility.

With courage and character, American soldiers continue to put themselves on the line to defend our freedom, and so many have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Freedom is not only a gift, but a summons to personal responsibility.

Without freedom there can be no morality.

I can remember when Democrats believed that it was the duty of America to fight for freedom over tyranny.

With freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk has not ended yet.

Freedom is not a gift nor does it simply exist for us to have, but rather it is a sacred duty, and its blessed yield of hope is born from none other than the blood of the innocent.

I think that as the guardian of justice elected by the people it's our duty to use whatever forms of force, police, army, to make sure that at least the freedom of choice is preserved.

Christian freedom does not mean being free to do as we like; it means being free to do as we ought.

The state is not competent in artistic matters... When the state leaves us free, it will have carried out its duty.

In duty the individual acquires his substantive freedom

Those accept an obligation lightly who feel lightly about letting it drop.

The creation of freedom for oneself and a sacred "No" even to duty -- for that, my brothers, the lion is needed.

Freedom should always be discussed within the context of responsibility.

For us, holding on to religious rules, and following them, and refraining from what's forbidden, and being diligent with our duties, what do we call that? That's what we call freedom.

I see it as my duty to take a stand for the Iraqi people, for democracy, freedom and reconciliation.

No duty, however, binds us to these so-called laws, whose corrupting influence menaces what is noblest in our being.

Free will is the ability to do gladly that which I must do.

Our supreme duty is to advance toward freedom - physical, mental, and spiritual - and help others to do so.

Before I can embrace freedom, I should be aware of what duties I have.

Freedom is not the same as lack of accountability.

To the patriots I say this: Take that long eternal look. Stand up for freedom, no matter what the cost. Stand up and be counted. It can help to save your soul-and maybe your country.

Our minds and hearts are free to believe everything or nothing at all - and it is our duty to protect and perpetuate this sacred culture of freedom.