114 Responsibility Quotes That Will Make You More Accountable

Responsibility

It takes maturity for someone to be responsible. You can be hold enough to be accountable for yourself and others, but still not responsible.

Being responsible means that you take your duties seriously. The older you get, the more responsibilities you have. You have work to do, chores to finish, siblings or children to take care of, homes to clean, foods to prepare, bills to pay, relationships to uphold, and other duties that need your attention.

Some people are unable to take on responsibilities like they are expected to. Instead of becoming more accountable, they spent their adult life dodging responsibilities.

Adulting comes with more responsibility. You cannot expect your parents to continue taking care of you, feeding and clothing you, doing everything for you, paying all the bills, and taking care of your children too.

As you become an adult in your own right, you should look out for the open opportunities around you. Gain skills and find a job or start a business to help you take care of yourself and stand up on your own.

Your parents can help if they can, but you should get to a point where you can be responsible on your own too. Sometimes life can get tough out there. You may become broke and lose your job or apartment.

When that happens, go back to the drawing board and start all over. If it's necessary, you can always go back home and restart from there. See where things went wrong and find a way out.

And when you find that you did something that hurt someone else or you made a mistake, remember that taking responsibility is always the best thing to do. It may not be the easiest, but always own up and apologize. Here are responsibility quotes to give you more insight.

Responsibility Quotes

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I was... left for dead on the sands of Tatooine. Like you. I was rescued by the Sand People. They took me in, treated me as one of their own. I tried to help them. Instead I got them massacred by Nikto speed bikers.

I was… left for dead on the sands of Tatooine. Like you. I was rescued by the Sand People. They took me in, treated me

You don't have to be a poet, you don't have to be a politician or be in the White House to make an impact with your words. We all have this capacity to find solutions for the future.

You don’t have to be a poet, you don’t have to be a politician or be in the White House to make an impact with your words. We all have this capacity to find solutions for the future.

God is always there for us, whether we want Him there or not. He takes full responsibility, to supply oxygen for our survival.

God is always there for us, whether we want Him there or not. He takes full responsibility, to supply oxygen for our survival.

You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.

You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.

It's this weird binary where I'm getting media images and narratives thrown at me all the time through something I hold in my hand, and that's never happened to other generations. But also with this little object in my hand, I have the ability to document police brutality, or post about the Syrian conflict on Twitter.

It’s this weird binary where I’m getting media images and narratives thrown at me all the time through something I hold in my hand, and that’s never happened to other generations. But also with this little object in my hand, I have the ability to document police brutality, or post about the Syrian conflict on Twitter.

That's kind of the challenging thing about writing an inaugural poem. You're speaking to everyone, but you don't also want to speak for everyone.

That’s kind of the challenging thing about writing an inaugural poem. You’re speaking to everyone, but you don’t also want to speak for everyone.

DS Allan: Agent Hobbs, this is a Class 4 WMD. Do you have any idea what's at stake here? Hobbs: Yes, I know exactly what is at stake here, okay? If the Pink Butterflies beat my Red Dragons, that means we lose the championship, which means I have 20 little girls who are crying, and that's not a good thing. Which means I have to spend a lot of time at ice cream shops and a lot of time at Tay Tay concerts. DS Allan: Tay Tay? Hobbs: Taylor Swift. Gotta be shittin' me. Get it together, okay?

DS Allan: Agent Hobbs, this is a Class 4 WMD. Do you have any idea what’s at stake here?
Hobbs: Yes, I know exactly what is at stake here, okay? If the Pink Butterflies beat my Red Dragons, that means we lose the championship, which means I have 20 little girls who are crying, and that’s not a good thing. Which means I have to spend a lot of time at ice cream shops and a lot of time at Tay Tay concerts.
DS Allan: Tay Tay?
Hobbs: Taylor Swift. Gotta be shittin’ me. Get it together, okay?

What's it gonna be? You're gonna close your eyes on World War III or you're gonna saddle up and save the entire damn world.

What’s it gonna be? You’re gonna close your eyes on World War III or you’re gonna saddle up and save the entire damn world.

By oneself is evil done; by oneself is one defiled. By oneself is evil left undone; by oneself is one made pure. Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another.

By oneself is evil done; by oneself is one defiled. By oneself is evil left undone; by oneself is one made pure. Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another.

Life is like a fruit basket. You can eat some of it or wast it and throw some of it out. Only you can chose on wat to do with that fruit basket.

Life is like a fruit basket. You can eat some of it or wast it and throw some of it out. Only you can chose on wat to do with that fruit basket.

Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress.

Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for

We share, to a large extent, one another’s fate. We help create those circumstances which favor or challenge us in meeting our objectives and realizing our dreams.

We share, to a large extent, one another’s fate. We help create those circumstances which favor or challenge us in meeting our objectives and realizing our dreams.

The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.

The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.

A worthwhile day, I had killed two spiders, I had upset the balance of nature - now we would all be eaten up by the bugs and the flies.

A worthwhile day, I had killed two spiders, I had upset the balance of nature – now we would all be eaten up by the bugs and the flies.

Have you ever been given something as a gift and then just tossed it to the side? Don’t you think that would upset the person who gave it to you? Now imagine if the giver was God. You’re lucky enough to be here, so do something with that life, give back and most importantly, love yourself and others.

Have you ever been given something as a gift and then just tossed it to the side? Don’t you think that would upset the person who gave it to you? Now imagine if the giver was God. You’re lucky enough to be here, so do something with that life, give back and most importantly, love yourself and others.

Akito, my mom, even Kyo – when things go wrong, I blame everyone except myself. I have flaws, weakness. I need to accept that they exist and recognize them for what they are instead of denying them or I will always be an idiot.

Akito, my mom, even Kyo – when things go wrong, I blame everyone except myself. I have flaws, weakness. I need to accept that they

Gossip Lady 1: So Kazuma really did take him in… Gossip Lady 2: The poor man shouldn’t have to care for that boy just because his own father couldn’t handle him.. Gossip Lady 1: Imagine: being responsible for such a creature.

Gossip Lady 1: So Kazuma really did take him in… Gossip Lady 2: The poor man shouldn’t have to care for that boy just because

Hey, Tohru's sick today, so she had to stay home and get her rest, but everything's okay because I'm here to take her place. I can clean really good, too, so for today just pretend I'm Tohru.

Hey, Tohru’s sick today, so she had to stay home and get her rest, but everything’s okay because I’m here to take her place. I

Yuki Sohma: In any event, if we go back to Sohma House tonight we'll have to stay until the third, won't we? So for three days we'd be leaving Miss Honda here all alone. Stupid cat, did you just realize that? Kyo Sohma: Don't call me stupid! Yuki Sohma: Then don't ACT stupid, stupid.

Yuki Sohma: In any event, if we go back to Sohma House tonight we’ll have to stay until the third, won’t we? So for three

Since when did the "Cat" set the rules for this house? You mean to tell me that you contribute more to this house than anyone else? Do you pay all the bills? I can't stand people who do absolutely nothing but complain all the time! If all you have to contribute to this house is complaints, even a snot-nosed kid can do that!

Since when did the “Cat” set the rules for this house? You mean to tell me that you contribute more to this house than anyone

I thought he'd been depressed recently... So I came to see you... Or rather, to check on Yuki. But I found him so CHEERFUL. To be honest, I was disappointed. I thought I might get a chance to be more of a big brother to him.

I thought he’d been depressed recently… So I came to see you… Or rather, to check on Yuki. But I found him so CHEERFUL. To

I don't like making it anyone's fault anymore. If I blame somebody else, no matter how much time passes, I won't be able to change.

I don’t like making it anyone’s fault anymore. If I blame somebody else, no matter how much time passes, I won’t be able to change.

But right now... She's counting on me. She's entrusting me with everything. She wants to find her way again. She's desperate -- that's why she's trailing me. She's... Counting on me. ME. THIS GIRL NEEDS ME.

But right now… She’s counting on me. She’s entrusting me with everything. She wants to find her way again. She’s desperate — that’s why she’s

It's just that I'm fighting the pain of lost love. I guess it's what you'd call a rude awakening... or, maybe... the weight of responsibility? But I'm fine. I'm fine. Caring for someone isn't based on logic. You can't really rationalize emotions. Once I think "I like him"... it's all over.

It’s just that I’m fighting the pain of lost love. I guess it’s what you’d call a rude awakening… or, maybe… the weight of responsibility?

Nurse: Señor O'Conner, Señor O'Conner, hurry, come! Come! This way! This way! Elena: [to Nurse] It's all right, I've got it. Elena: [to Brian] It's okay, you're just in time. Dom: You're gonna be a great father, Brian. Brian: What makes you so sure? Dom: Because I'll be there to kick your ass if you ain't. Get in there. Elena: Go. Dom: Brian. Remember, the second you go through those doors, everything changes. Our old life is done.

Nurse: Señor O’Conner, Señor O’Conner, hurry, come! Come! This way! This way!
Elena: [to Nurse] It’s all right, I’ve got it.
Elena: [to Brian] It’s okay, you’re just in time.
Dom: You’re gonna be a great father, Brian.
Brian: What makes you so sure?
Dom: Because I’ll be there to kick your ass if you ain’t. Get in there.
Elena: Go.
Dom: Brian. Remember, the second you go through those doors, everything changes. Our old life is done.

Elena Neves: Run, before it's too late. Leave Rio. You can be free. Dom: Running ain't freedom. You should know that.

Elena Neves: Run, before it’s too late. Leave Rio. You can be free.
Dom: Running ain’t freedom. You should know that.

Roman Pearce: Who's supposed to do all that? What do you mean? Why me? Brian: Cause you got the biggest mouth. Tej: That is for damn sure.

Roman Pearce: Who’s supposed to do all that? What do you mean? Why me?
Brian: Cause you got the biggest mouth.
Tej: That is for damn sure.

Hobbs: Hey Toretto, you're under arrest. Dom: I don't feel like I'm under arrest. How about you Brian? Brian: No, not a bit. Not even a little bit. Hobbs: Oh just give it a minute, it will sink in. Brian: We didn't kill those feds. That was Reyes. Hobbs: I don't give a shit. I'm just here to bring two assholes whose names hit my desk. Brian: Yeah, that sounds like a real hero. Hobbs: That's funny. From a guy who took the oath of a cop, then went against everything it stood for, for some wannabe tough guy prick who beat a man half to death with a socket wrench. Yeah, real tough. You turn around and put your hands behind your back. Dom: I don't think so. Hobbs: Your mistake is thinking you have a goddamn choice, boy! Dom: And your mistake? Thinking you're in America. You're a long way from home. This is Brazil!

Hobbs: Hey Toretto, you’re under arrest.
Dom: I don’t feel like I’m under arrest. How about you Brian?
Brian: No, not a bit. Not even a little bit.
Hobbs: Oh just give it a minute, it will sink in.
Brian: We didn’t kill those feds. That was Reyes.
Hobbs: I don’t give a shit. I’m just here to bring two assholes whose names hit my desk.
Brian: Yeah, that sounds like a real hero.
Hobbs: That’s funny. From a guy who took the oath of a cop, then went against everything it stood for, for some wannabe tough guy prick who beat a man half to death with a socket wrench. Yeah, real tough. You turn around and put your hands behind your back.
Dom: I don’t think so.
Hobbs: Your mistake is thinking you have a goddamn choice, boy!
Dom: And your mistake? Thinking you’re in America. You’re a long way from home. This is Brazil!

Nurturing and cherishing creation is a command God gives not only at the beginning of history, but to each of us. It is part of his plan; it means causing the world to grow responsibly, transforming it so that it may be a garden, a habitable place for everyone.

Nurturing and cherishing creation is a command God gives not only at the beginning of history, but to each of us. It is part of his plan; it means causing the world to grow responsibly, transforming it so that it may be a garden, a habitable place for everyone.

You don't have to be 'adults'... but be someone who can take responsibility for their own words and actions. Believe it or not, that's actually harder.

You don’t have to be ‘adults’… but be someone who can take responsibility for their own words and actions. Believe it or not, that’s actually harder.

I’ve got my ass whooped by the police before. But do you know why? Because I was belligerent. I was conducting myself like a n***er, and when I say n***er, I mean I was conducting myself in an ignorant manner. I had no respect for myself, I had no respect for the authority that was talking to me. I deserved what I got.

I’ve got my ass whooped by the police before. But do you know why? Because I was belligerent. I was conducting myself like a n***er, and when I say n***er, I mean I was conducting myself in an ignorant manner. I had no respect for myself, I had no respect for the authority that was talking to me. I deserved what I got.

Through the plan of prayer, God actually is inviting redeemed man into full partnership with Him; not in making the divine decisions, but in implementing those decisions in the affairs of humankind. Independently and of His own will, God makes the decisions governing the affairs of earth. The responsibility and authority for the enforcement and administration of those decisions, He has place upon the shoulders of the church.

Through the plan of prayer, God actually is inviting redeemed man into full partnership with Him; not in making the divine decisions, but in implementing those decisions in the affairs of humankind. Independently and of His own will, God makes the decisions governing the affairs of earth. The responsibility and authority for the enforcement and administration of those decisions, He has place upon the shoulders of the church.

You are the only problem you will ever have and you are the only solution. Change is inevitable, personal growth is always a personal decision.

You are the only problem you will ever have and you are the only solution. Change is inevitable, personal growth is always a personal decision.

When you use an excuse for not accomplishing something or not completing a project, you are actually giving power to someone or something outside of yourself. Regardless of what happens today, absolutely refuse to use an excuse to get off the hook.

When you use an excuse for not accomplishing something or not completing a project, you are actually giving power to someone or something outside of yourself. Regardless of what happens today, absolutely refuse to use an excuse to get off the hook.

We eventually learn that emotional closure is our own action. We can be responsible for it. In any moment, we can choose to open or to close.

We eventually learn that emotional closure is our own action. We can be responsible for it. In any moment, we can choose to open or to close.

Why do you care about my welfare? If you feel responsible somehow because you just happened to be there back then, then forget about it. Your sweet mama and your loving papa…go back to your nice, quiet life.

Why do you care about my welfare? If you feel responsible somehow because you just happened to be there back then, then forget about it. Your sweet mama and your loving papa…go back to your nice, quiet life.

You do what you have to do to give people closure; it makes them feel better and it doesn’t cost you much to do it. I’d rather apologize for something I didn’t really care about, and leave someone on Earth wishing me well, than to be stubborn and have that someone hoping that some alien would slurp out my brains. Call it karmic insurance.

You do what you have to do to give people closure; it makes them feel better and it doesn’t cost you much to do it. I’d rather apologize for something I didn’t really care about, and leave someone on Earth wishing me well, than to be stubborn and have that someone hoping that some alien would slurp out my brains. Call it karmic insurance.

A Christian, who realizes he has been made in the image of the Creator God and is therefore meant to be creative on a finite level, should certainly have more understanding of his responsibility to treat God's creation with sensitivity, and should develop his talents to do something to beautify his little spot on the earth's surface.

A Christian, who realizes he has been made in the image of the Creator God and is therefore meant to be creative on a finite level, should certainly have more understanding of his responsibility to treat God’s creation with sensitivity, and should develop his talents to do something to beautify his little spot on the earth’s surface.

Mousa: Well, I do not know who you really are. But by the way you look, I can see you have no experience in war, do you? C'mon, do you? Rambo: I've fired a few shots. Mousa: A few shots? Come on! Maybe you should go back home and think it all over again. For a very long time! Rambo: I did think it over. Mousa: You did? Well... This is your choice. But let me tell you, you cannot get this American alone. If you fail, do not blame me. I will accept no responsibility. Rambo: Sounds familiar...

Mousa: Well, I do not know who you really are. But by the way you look, I can see you have no experience in war, do you? C’mon, do you?
Rambo: I’ve fired a few shots.
Mousa: A few shots? Come on! Maybe you should go back home and think it all over again. For a very long time!
Rambo: I did think it over.
Mousa: You did? Well… This is your choice. But let me tell you, you cannot get this American alone. If you fail, do not blame me. I will accept no responsibility.
Rambo: Sounds familiar…

You and I have the decision to decide what we are going to be with our life! Or we can let the paradigm control us and march along in lockstep type fashion.

You and I have the decision to decide what we are going to be with our life! Or we can let the paradigm control us and march along in lockstep type fashion.

Man is not intended to see through the eyes of another, hear through another's ears nor comprehend with another's brain. Each human creature has individual endowment, power and responsibility in the creative plan of God.

Man is not intended to see through the eyes of another, hear through another’s ears nor comprehend with another’s brain. Each human creature has individual endowment, power and responsibility in the creative plan of God.

When my ass was 34 years old, I quit professional baseball. I haven't played professionally for several years now, but in my heart, I quit for real this time. Tonight. It's time I accept the fact that the glory days of my life are now behind me. Just like Neil Armstrong, I went to space and now I'm back and nobody gives a shit. Therefore, I will now settle into this new life. I'll find new ways in which to use this arm. I will take my current responsibilities seriously, and try to do them the best that I possibly can. And realizing that the love of my life has chosen another, I will move forward. Without her.

When my ass was 34 years old, I quit professional baseball. I haven’t played professionally for several years now, but in my heart, I quit for real this time. Tonight. It’s time I accept the fact that the glory days of my life are now behind me. Just like Neil Armstrong, I went to space and now I’m back and nobody gives a shit. Therefore, I will now settle into this new life. I’ll find new ways in which to use this arm. I will take my current responsibilities seriously, and try to do them the best that I possibly can. And realizing that the love of my life has chosen another, I will move forward. Without her.

Successful people decide how they are going to live; they are not victims of circumstance. In good times or bad times, they know where they are going and they know that they are going to get there.

Successful people decide how they are going to live; they are not victims of circumstance. In good times or bad times, they know where they are going and they know that they are going to get there.

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