Russell Simmons Quotes

I look upon every good man, as a good book, lent by its owner for another to read, and transcribe the excellent notions and golden passages that are in it for his own benefit, that they may return with him when the owner shall call for the book again: but in case this excellent book shall be thrown into a corner and no use made of it, it justly provokes the owner to take it away in displeasure. --Funeral of John Upton, Esq

To whom much is given, much is expected. I do believe this. It's embedded in me.

The march to our duty here, not merely to ourselves, but to our surroundings, must proceed. God wills it.

Of those to whom much is given, much is asked.

My potential is what God gives me - that's His gift to me - what I give back to Him is what I do with that potential.

Much is expected from those to whom much is given.

Stewardship isn't a subcategory of the Christian life. Stewardship is the Christian life. After all, what is stewardship except that God has entrusted to us life, time, talents, money, possessions, family, and his grace? In each case, he evaluates how we regard what he has entrusted to us and what we do with it.

Let this be our rule for goodwill and helpfulness, that whenever we are able to assist others we should behave as stewards who must someday give an account of ourselves.

You are a steward of every moment, of every talent, of every gift, of every resource that God has given you. Chose wisely what you do today!

The more God gives you, the more responsible he expects you to be.

I firmly believe that to whom much is given, much is expected.

Truth is, I prefer to think that I have joined the 'Globe,' not purchased it, because great institutions, public and private, have stewards, not owners.

Big people take care of little people; we must live up to that trust.

I know what my role is.

Objectives are not commands; they are commitments.

Nature does require her time of preservation, which perforce, I her frail son amongst my brethren mortal, must give my attendance to.

We are only the trustees for those who come after us.

Time is a trust, and for every minute of it you will have to account.

Words pay no debts, give her deeds.

Life has no meaning except in terms of responsibility.

If you can't look after something in your care, you have no right to keep it.

And if God has given you a lot of ability, I believe you should be held to a higher level of expectation.

We have the responsibility to put our gifts to work.

Knowledge is power, and for each level of knowledge, you are held responsible for how you use it.

Promises are dangerous things to ask or to give.