Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page J. C. Watts, Jr. Quote “My father taught that the only helping hand you're ever going to be able to rely on is the one at the end of your sleeve.” ~ J. C. Watts, Jr. (1957- ) US Congressman from Oklahoma (R), former quarterback in the Canadian Football League Black , Honor , Independence , Responsibility , Wisdom Ratings and Comments 1 Reply Logan, Memphis, TN 1/11/06 Unless by due-process you can rob it from everyone else... Reply A HREF="http://www.myegotimes.com/" title=" " target="_tab", Vancouver, GVRD(Paine Cnty), Coastal Lwr Mainland BC(State of Neo Sumer), U.S. of Eh! 1/11/06 This is true unless the statists cut that hand off of the end of your sleave. He certainly used that hand to extend his term limits beyond the pledge, but it does not diminish the truth and his father took no pledge such as that. Reply Anonymous, Raleigh, NC 1/11/06 Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 1/12/06 ... RESPONSIBILITY ... and yes, term limits are better. Reply Steve, Nashua, NH 1/12/06 Reply Mike, Norwalk 5/29/15 Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 5/29/15 There are others as reliable as ones self. If, it were not for the state of rescue, there would never be a state of Liberty for the individual, or a nation. Responsibility is taught, of two ways, through a nurturing of compassion and respect , or contempt of your fellow human being ! Ego's swell with self accomplishment, when there is not trust or respect for God. Reply jim k, Austin 5/29/15 Reply Mike, Norwalk 5/29/15 Ron13, thank you Reply E Archer, NYC 5/29/15 Good point, Ron. Giving a helping hand to another is a blessing, a grace, a gift, and that is what makes it that much more special. We may hope for a helping hand, but in the long run, it is the exception more than the rule. All-in-all, good advice from a father to a son. ;-) Reply jim k, Austin 7/17/20 Reply empty pockets, NOLa 7/21/20 His father was right--that and the Lord. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This J. C. Watts, Jr. quote is found in these categories: Black quotes Honor quotes Independence quotes Responsibility quotes Wisdom quotes About J. C. Watts, Jr. Bio of J. C. Watts, Jr. Quotations by J. C. Watts, Jr. Books by/about J. C. Watts, Jr. J. C. Watts, Jr. videos J. C. Watts, Jr. on Wikipedia Astrological chart for J. C. Watts, Jr.