"Character – the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life – is the source from which self-respect springs." – Joan Didion, Journalist

Hi Bogdan, You always come up with great quotes. Character – the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life – is the source from which self-respect springs For to truely respect oneself you must accept the good and the bad in your life. And in order to accept it, you have to be willing to take ownership of it. Today, I Will Be More Than I Was Yesterday, And even more than that Tomorrow!

Wow, You come up with some Great Stuff.:) Thanks for the forums, they always leave me with thought to ponder.

Excelent choice of quote. The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life (or actions how ever one puts it)is a fundamental part of the way we live. How many people cant or wont accept thier mistakes but would rather pass the buck so to speak. If you make a mistake hold up your hand, it's that easy. Paul

Hello Bogdan, too many people blame everyone and everything for the conditions in their lives and invariably it is those same people who show little or no self respect or respect for others and are not prepared to take responsibilty for their actions. If only self respect and responsiblity could be reinstalled in peoples minds and in their daily actions, what a pleasant world it would become. Regards, John