James Cash Penney Quotes

You can't walk away from your responsibilities and commitments.

People look to me for guidance or responsibility. People put a lot of stuff on me as a symbol of something, which is nothing I opted into, but it's a responsibility I take seriously regardless.

I take my responsibilities to this House very seriously.

I don't see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.

Responsibilities gravitate to the person who can shoulder them.

Being responsible, I will direct, and will be responsible for nothing that I do not direct.

Trust is something I know has to be earned whether you're a husband, a father, or a congressman.

You really feel an obligation to someone when they're trusting you to do something, and you promise that you'll come through for them.

Responsibility is always a sign of trust.

The price of greatness is responsibility.

I'm not going to run away from my responsibilities.

People shouldn't be interested in me. They should be interested in me if I'm not doing what I promise.

I take my responsibilities very seriously.

Keep your word. Honor commitments, and they will double back to honor you.

If you're responsible, and you're willing to take responsibility, we'll give you a pass.

A promise must never be broken.

I use that as my responsibility on the show, to be the pragmatist.

There is no greater challenge than to have someone relying upon you; no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation.

We have been given the trust and goodwill of New Zealanders. I do not take that trust for granted, and I never will.

Responsibility walks hand in hand with capacity and power.

To the victor belong the responsibilities.

Not observation of a duty but liberty itself is the pledge that assures fidelity.

With great power goes great responsibility.

I strongly believe in the principle of accountability and responsibility. It is the foundation of leadership.

Responsibility is a unique concept... You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you...