Roh Moo-hyun Quotes

My power for good, whatever it may, would be gone if I didn’t try to live up to the doctrines I have tried to preach.

Be brave and take accountability for your thoughts and beliefs.

I'll demand of myself and my own government what, in the past, I insisted of others.

The public wants elected officials who have character. The public wants elected officials who are willing to stand up and say things, even if they don't agree with them.

Stand up, be bold, and take the blame on your own shoulders. Do not go about throwing mud at others; for all the faults you suffer from, you are the sole and only cause.

The ability to accept responsibility is the measure of the man.

The public character of every public servant is legitimate subject of discussion, and his fitness or unfitness for office may be fairly canvassed by any person.

You've got to demand the truth from yourself.

Be honest about mistakes. Even if you are afraid of what people think.

I've always had a problem with people who couldn't tell the truth or admit a mistake and say they're wrong.

If I could give one tip for people - it's not an exercise or nutrition regimen. It's to walk your talk and believe in yourself, because at the end of the day, the dumbbell and diet don't get you in shape. It's your accountability to your word.

I just try to do my best and make the best judgments I can.

We seek the truth and will endure the consequences.

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.

My life motto is 'Do my best, so that I can't blame myself for anything.'

I've got a life, you know, take me in the totality of my actions and I'll tell you, I will stand with my record.

I will make a general statement that we have not had anything like the policy of holding people in high office responsible for their acts that I think we should.

People who really try to be conscious of what they have done, who take responsibility, to me these kinds of people are heroes.

Administrators are there because of the fans and the cricketers to run this game, so credibility of a game, or a board, or even a government for that matter, is important irrespective of what you do. If you are in public life, it is important.

The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.

The first step into justice begins with the politicians. You have to demand from yourself what you demand from people.

I say this all the time: Everyone can make a conscious choice to be a leader.

Values are principles and ideas that bring meaning to the seemingly mundane experience of life. A meaningful life that ultimately brings happiness and pride requires you to respond to temptations as well as challenges with honor, dignity, and courage.

You can do anything in this world if you are prepared to take the consequences.

I stopped living according to my core values. I knew what I was doing was wrong but thought only about myself and thought I could get away with whatever I wanted to.