William Cowper Quotes

Only when the voice of duty is silent, or when it has already spoken, may we allowably think of the consequences of a particular action.

The only immorality is not to do what one has to do when one has to do it.

The light of lights looks always on the motive, not the deed, the shadow of shadows on the deed alone.

There is no truth without responsibility following in its wake.

I don't think I should penalize people who were doing their duty.

I was authorized to do everything that I did.

If you can, you must.

There are things a man must not do to save a nation.

Responsibility's like a string we can only see the middle of. Both ends are out of sight.

With great power goes great responsibility.

What is done from necessity involves neither censure nor applause

If I do bad, shoot me.

We have, all of us, our duties. Every action of our lives, and every word that we utter, will either conduce to or detract from the discharge of our duty.

We are not only responsible for what we do but also for what we do not do.

We tend to think that people are more to blame for their acts than for their omissions.

The price of greatness is responsibility.

Whatever happens, take responsibility.

Consult duty not events.

When you sign your name on the dotted line, it's more than just playing baseball. You have a responsibility to make good decisions and show people how things are supposed to be done.

I regret what happened. I saw no other possibility to achieve my goal. It was not hooliganism.

It is a sin not to do what one is capable of doing.

We are responsible for actions performed in response to circumstances for which we are not responsible.

McCabe's Law: Nobody has to do anything.

It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions.