“Give a pleasant response (the neutralizer of irritants) — you will be pleasant and receive pleasant responses.”

“Political freedom is neither easy nor automatic, neither pleasant nor secure. It is the responsibility of the individual for the decisions of society as if they were his own decisions--as in moral truth and accountability they are.”

“Some people do not like to think. If one thinks, one must reach conclusions; and conclusions are not always pleasant. They are a thorn in the spirit. But I consider it a priceless gift and a deep responsibility to think.”

“Very often when I am introduced to women, I think, "What is she really like behind the disguise which she wears?" And very often I discover that she is pleasant enough, and probably would expand and glow if she received enough affection.”

“Responsibility is a grace you give yourself not an obligation”

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

“Responsibility is a must; if you fail to be responsible, you are still responsible for your failure.”

“To give is best, live responsibly or die.”

“It was Rousseau who was largely responsible for the problem by giving currency to the idea that freedom can exist without responsibility and discipline.”

“As people acquire more education, their expectations rise as to the amount of responsibility, authority, and income they receive.”