Quotes About Obligation

If we don't get a hold of what we owe Americans who are providing services to our veterans, then the entire system collapses.

Congress has an obligation to ease the challenges our veterans face when they come home and return to civilian life.

As an immigrant, I chose to live in America because it is one of the freest and most vibrant nations in the world. And as an immigrant, I feel an obligation to speak up for immigration policies that will keep America the most economically robust, creative and freedom-loving nation in the world.

We as a Congress have a moral obligation to bring justice to the families of these victims. Furthermore, as a society based on laws, we have a responsibility to ensure that criminals don't go unpunished.

To the victor belong the responsibilities.

America's commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of NATO is a sacred obligation in our view - a sacred obligation not just for now, but for all time.

I've always felt that the obligation of teachers is to have a huge, broad overview and to provide a foundation course to the students. The long view of history is absolutely crucial.

You see, I have to keep my promises to my husband," Phoebe said, sounding nearly as distracted as he felt. "I owe it to him." That rankled far more than it should have, jolting West out of the momentary trance. "You owe the benefit of your judgement to the people who depend on you," he said in a low voice. "Your greater obligation is to the living, isn't it?" Phoebe's brows rushed down.

I want you both to remember," Kathleen told the twins, "the pleasure of shopping lasts only until it's time to settle the bill." "But we won't have to do that," Pandora pointed out. "All the bills go to Lord Trenear." Devon grinned. "I'll remind you of this conversation when there's no money left to buy food.

Guilt was a form of debt, and she was always in the red.

The fear of displeasing God and failing our religious responsibilities is so great that it pushes most members to do anything for the priesthood. For many women, this means they must sacrifice their own desires, needs, and feelings to conform to those of their husband and their religious beliefs.

I've avoided the auction houses to stay out of the spotlight, but no more. We have to pay the bills.

That man in the bed loved the parties. It pleasured him to believe that we were happy, that all us stayed with him because we wanted to, not because we had to, that we didn't want to be free. I imagine that's what he told hisself to make it right.

The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it.

Beyond all the fires of love through which one passes there is the star of Duty, and happy the individual who can live in its serenity.

You don't pay back your parents. You can't. The debt you owe them gets collected by your children, who hand it down in turn. It's a sort of entailment. Or if you don't have children of the body, it's left as a debt to your common humanity. Or to your God, if you possess or are possessed by one.

The man who prefers his country before any other duty shows the same spirit as the man who surrenders every right to the state. They both deny that right is superior to authority.

Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right to do what we ought.

England expects that every man will do his duty.

I promise to pay you before you die - but you have to promise not to die.

He gave me an inscrutable look that said maybe he would and maybe he wouldn't. Mister was a cat, and cats generally considered it the obligation of the universe to provide shelter, sustenance, and amusement as required. I think Mister considered it beneath his dignity to plan for the future.

I'm a wizard. That means I have power, and power and responsibility go hand in hand.

Death is as light as a feather, duty heavier than a spire.

to whom much is given, much is required.