obligations quotes

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What we need to understand is that when traditions become laws, rules, obligations and expectations others put on us that we don’t want to fulfill, then they lose real meaning and steal the joy from our lives. And if we’re too religious, we won’t be able to be led by the Holy Spirit and enjoy an intimate relationship with Him.

Joyce Meyer

The United States prefers that Iraq meet its obligations voluntarily, yet we are prepared for the alternative.

George W. Bush

To say that the United States has pursued diplomacy with North Korea is a little bit misleading. It did under the Clinton administration, though neither side completely lived up to their obligations. Clinton didn’t do what was promised, nor did North Korea, but they were making progress.

Noam Chomsky

In my afternoon walk I would fain forget all my morning occupations and my obligations to society.

Henry David Thoreau

In the nineties, everybody wants to talk about their rights and privileges. Twenty-five years ago, people talked about their obligations and responsibilities.

Lou Holtz

When I’m in management meetings when we’re deciding my future, those decisions are left up to me. I’m the one who has to go out and fulfill all these obligations, so I should be able to choose which ones I do or not. That’s the part of my life where I feel most in control.

Taylor Swift

Endorsements are a reward for good performance on the field, and the commitments made after signing them need to be done.

Virat Kohli

Confidence… thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do. Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.

Mark Twain

All that I know most surely about morality and obligations I owe to football.

Albert Camus

There are too many people that depend on me. I’m too obligated. I’m in too far to get out.

Elvis Presley