Quotes About Responsibility

Some things are up to us and some are not up to us. Our opinions are up to us, and our impulses, desires, aversions – in short, whatever is our own doing. Our bodies are not up to us, nor are our possessions, our reputations, or our public offices. . .

Where does the good lie? 'In the will.' And evil? 'Also in the will.' And things neither good nor bad – '… lie in whatever is external to the will.

you should not wait for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do your duty; but do good of your own accord.

People who are ignorant of philosophy blame others for their own misfortunes. Those who are beginning to learn philosophy blame themselves. Those who have mastered philosophy blame no one.

Therefore your will is your own business too.

They made you responsible only for what is in your power – the proper use of impressions.

So why take on the burden of matters which you cannot answer for? You are only making unnecessary problems for yourself.

So when we are frustrated, angry or unhappy, never hold anyone except ourselves – that is, our judgements – accountable.

It is for you to arrange your priorities; but whatever you decide to do, don't do it resentfully, as if you were being imposed on.

But it's not right of Zeus to do this.' Why? Because he made you tough and proud, removed the stigma of evil from these circumstances and made it possible for you to be happy despite them? Or because he left the door open when things finally don't agree with you? Friend, take advantage of it, and stop blaming God.

Some things are within our power while others are not.

Now, what does the title 'citizen' mean? In this role, a person never acts in his own interest or thinks of himself alone, but, like a hand or foot that had sense and realized its place in the natural order, all its actions and desires aim at nothing except contributing to the common good.

When you are feeling upset, angry, or sad, don't blame another for your state of mind.

What, then, is your own? The way you live your life.

So in life our first job is this, to divide and distinguish things into two categories: externals I cannot control, but the choices I make with regard to them I do control

Every challenge is presented to you so that you will choose love and turn away from negativity and blame.

For as long as the Source entrusts something to your hands, treat it as something borrowed, like a traveller at an inn.

When you are feeling upset, angry, or sad, don't blame another for your state of mind. Your condition is the result of your own opinions and interpretations.

In this body, this universe, this community, it is inevitable that each of us faces some such event. [28] Your job, then, is to appear before the court, say what you have to say and make the best of the situation. [29] Then the judge declares you guilty. 'I wish you well, judge. I did my part, you can decide if you did yours.' Because the judge runs a risk too, don't forget.

You cannot choose the era, nationality, family, and body into which you are born. But to act well in your given role—this is your sphere of power.

But my nose is running!' What do you have hands for, idiot, if not to wipe it? 'But how is it right that there be running noses in the first place?' Instead of thinking up protests, wouldn't it be easier just to wipe your nose?

Refuse to participate in gossip—tearing down, inflating, and judging other people.

If any be unhappy, let him remember that he is unhappy by reason of himself alone. For God hath made all men to enjoy felicity and constancy of good. CXXIII

Avoid taking oaths