Famous quote by Arnold J. Toynbee

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As human beings, we are endowed with freedom of choice, and we cannot shuffle off our responsibility upon the shoulders
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"As human beings, we are endowed with freedom of choice, and we cannot shuffle off our responsibility upon the shoulders of God or nature. We must shoulder it ourselves. It is our responsibility"

- Arnold J. Toynbee

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This quote by Arnold J. Toynbee highlights the value of personal duty. He is stating that as humans, we have the liberty to make our own choices which we can not blame God or nature for the consequences of our choices. We need to take obligation for our actions and accept the repercussions of our options. This quote motivates us to be mindful of our decisions and to take ownership of our lives. It is a tip that we are in control of our own fate and that we should take responsibility for our actions. Toynbee's quote is a powerful suggestion that we are accountable for our own lives which we should take ownership of our options.

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Arnold J. Toynbee This quote is written / told by Arnold J. Toynbee between April 14, 1889 and October 22, 1975. He was a famous Historian from United Kingdom. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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