Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsi

Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned it enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not to abandon it to his enemy. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that he can bring momentous issues to the fore and make a decision about them. The weak are always forced to decide between alternatives they have not chosen themselves. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame. – Erica Jong

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The ultimate folly is to think that something crucial to your welfare is being taken care of for you. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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When there is hell to pay, it is usually cheaper to pay it than to finance an endless purgatory. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible. – Voltaire

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Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earths best interests and our citizens pressing needs. – Jim Clyburn

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Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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