Being In Charge Quotes

“Being fed, and having a soft bed, and other people being in charge, seemed the most wonderful prospect in the world at that moment.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

“Life is an act—most of it, anyway. Get out there today and pretend you’re in charge, for goodness’ sake. Do you hear me? Lift up your head and pretend.” A flicker of a smile passed over her face. “It’s the secret to everything.”
― Kate Alcott, The Dressmaker

“In that little pocket-size world of his, he was the absolute master.”
― Eileen Chang

“I don’t feel forced, and I know I have the power to say no, but that isn’t the same as being in charge.”
― Kate Elizabeth Russell, My Dark Vanessa

“I'm in charge," she reminded him.

"And our father always says if you have to remind your team of that . . .”
― G.A. Aiken, The Blacksmith Queen

“Varney and Tefnakhte looked at Greta. After a moment she sighed, pushed her hair back. 'I don't know why everyone seems to think I'm the one in charge here; we're all equally making this up as we go along.'

'Because you are,' said Tefnakhte mildly.”
― Vivian Shaw, Grave Importance

“She preferred to avoid battles with them now so she would have authority with them later if she needed to use it.
They never say it's one thing to be given command by your superiors and another to be given it by the men under you, she thought as she and Neal rode back to Haven.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lady Knight

“In the times of greatest darkness, the light always shines through because there are people who stand up to do brave, decent things. What I am trying to say, Yona, is that in moments like this, it doesn't matter what you were born to be. It matters what you choose to become.”
― Kristin Harmel, The Forest of Vanishing Stars

“People are in charge of their own happiness. It's unfair to put that responsibility on others.”
― Emily McIntire, Beneath the Stars