Miriam Defensor-Santiago Quotes

Families are nothing other than the idolatry of duty.

If you ask, "Am I my brother's keeper?" The answer is, "You are.

There are no consequences for Snowden breaking the law in Snowden's World. It's where his massively inflated ego dictates the rules and determines which he will follow.

We are a nation of laws, and breaking those laws have consequences.

Family are the people who must make you feel ashamed when you are deserving of shame.

One day you will do things for me that you hate. That is what it means to be family.

I've got an uncle myself. Nobody should be held responsible for their uncles. Nature's little throwbacks - that's how I look at it.

You can choose your friends but you sho' can't choose your family, an' they're still kin to you no matter whether you acknowledge 'em or not, and it makes you look right silly when you don't.

I was closest to my dad and he always knew that I am responsible and would look after my family. For him, I was always the boy child and not his girl.

My father's relationship with Pac was something I was proud of.

My father, who is now in Heaven, was a supporter of La U, and I think the truth is that a lot of my family would like me to end up there. My dad was the pillar of the family, and sometimes people do things for their family as well.

I know where my priorities stand, and it's with my wife and my kids. It's trying to be a loyal son and brother. Whether it's my sister asking for help during her challenges or my dad asking for help with his campaign, I try my best, knowing that my responsibilities are to my family.

I know I have endorsed fast food in past, but now that people know me, I feel I should not do it. I have matured over the years as an actor, and I feel there is certain kind of responsibility that we have towards the society.

Being a role model means you can stand up and fight for things.

Each month from our income - we have a separate account, obviously - we give 80 percent of it to our parents back home.

A politician can go out and speak for him or herself, but actually for the family it's difficult - although it does bind you.

There is one system of justice, demanding that all be held accountable when laws are broken.

I am aware of my own position and my responsibilities to youngsters watching us. You are a role model.

You can be a champion and you can be flashy with money and cars but you have a big platform. What are you trying to change?

I felt like we had stories about family loyalty; I didn't feel like we had stories about what to do when you felt that loyalty to your family was in conflict with loyalty to yourself.

It was just the DNA of my family. Giving back didn't feel like an entitlement; it was an obligation.

This is so weird. They're your brother and aunt." "No, I understand. They're your family too." Rhys said. "They loved you and raised you. That's what family is, right?

The most useful members of a church are usually those who would be doing harm if they were not doing good.

There's going to be a new code on Parliament Hill: bend the rules, you will be punished; break the law, you will be charged; abuse the public trust, you will go to prison.

Parents shouldn't leave their kids unless —unless they've got to.