Sofia Kovalevskaya Quotes

I had my bad times. But the good news is that every time this has happened I've taken full responsibility for it. I don't try to duck it, I don't try to dodge it, I don't try to bullshit about it. Truth crushed to the ground will rise again. And that's what my life has been about.

A nice person is a 'yes' person, whereas a good person is a person who accepts their responsibility in things and moves forward and tries to constantly evolve and isn't afraid to say no or challenge someone or be honest or truthful.

No more duty can be urged upon those who are entering the great theater of life than simple loyalty to their best convictions.

Be brave and take accountability for your thoughts and beliefs.

Real integrity means an answer. It doesn't just mean - it doesn't mean riding the anger. And this is very difficult to do.

My work is to be honest. My work is to try to think clearly, then have the courage to make sure that what I say is the truth.

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.

You've got to demand the truth from yourself.

I can tell you character traits I admire and work to develop in myself - perseverance, self-discipline, courage to stand up for what is right even when it is against one's friends or one's self.

Well, the truth is always what should be told. And the truth and the knowledge of the truth is what everybody should represent, regardless of the consequences of doing it.

None meet life honestly and few heroically.

I'm someone who believes the truth needs to be heard. And if I'm empowered with the truth, I'm not going to shut up.

I am ready to accept all accusations, allegations, anger - but I have to succeed.

To tell the truth is revolutionary.

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.

I say what I think, and I stand behind what I say.

I feel like it's my responsibility and my obligation to stand up and to say that which I believe to be the truth.

I don't apologize for anything. When I make a mistake, I take the blame and go on from there.

Those who know me know I won't hesitate to turn around and point someone out.

There is obviously a power and a truth in action that doesn't lie, which words easily can do.

Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back on himself. He imposes his own stamp of action, takes responsibility for it, makes it his own.

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

I feel the weight of just telling the truth. There really is no weight to telling the truth. It's a little scary sometimes, but if you tell the truth, you don't have to be looking over your shoulder.

I don't regret anything I ever do or say. I don't like to live my life being censored. I like to say what I feel, and I think people respect that because you're honest.

When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.