“Clearly something had gone wrong, badly, only I wasn't quite sure what—apart from knowing that I was responsible somehow, in the generalized miasma of shame and unworthiness and being-a-burden that never quite left me.” LeftGoneKnowingResponsibleShameBurdenNever Quit Book:The Goldfinch Source: The Goldfinch
“We have the authority to take action, but responsible authority means not only being able to take action, but knowing when and how to take that action.” MeanAbleActionKnowingAuthorityResponsible Author:Janet Reno
“After all, isn't that what really draws the line between childhood and adulthood, knowing that you are solely responsible for yourself? If so, then my childhood ended at fifteen.” IfsLinesKnowingChildhoodDrawsResponsibleAdulthoodFifteen Author:LIZ
“People talk about discipline, but to me, there's discipline and there's self-discipline. Discipline is listening to people tell you what to do, where to be, and how to do something. Self-discipline is knowing that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life; you are the only one who can take yourself to the desired heights.” PeopleSelfHappensKnowingListeningDisciplineResponsibleHeightSelf Discipline Author:Mike Shanahan
“The secret to responsible trust is acceptance. Acceptance is taking from God's hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving, knowing that the confinement of the hedge we're in is good and for His glory. Even though what we're enduring may be painful, it's good simply because God Himself has allowed it.” GivingMayHandsFacesSecretKnowingAcceptanceGloryResponsibleEndurePainfulConfinement Book:Perfect Trust Source: Perfect Trust