“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself.”

“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself.”

Henry Ward Beecher

I think that this quote means that you should always hold yourself accountable for your actions.

I also think it means we should always do right. I think it means we shouldn't blame others for our actions.

I think it also means we shouldn't make excuses for your choices and actions.

An example of this quote can be being responsible for your decisions.

Another example can be to do what you have to do and not make any excuses on why you didn't do it.

A example of not following this quote can be being irresponsible.

Another example can be like, always making up excuses for your laziness.