Barack Obama

No other country in the world does what we do. On every issue, the world turns to us, not simply because of the size of our economy or our military might - but because of the ideals we stand for, and the burdens we bear to advance them.

American President

Michael Schumacher

My kids are not known, and I think that is very important. So far they have lived a normal life, and will continue to do so. I feel they should have the possibility to live a free life without the burden of fame I have created.

German Celebrity

Hillary Clinton

And I will repeat today what I have said throughout this campaign. I will not raise taxes on the middle class. I will give you tax relief to help ease these burdens.

American Politician

Ernestine Rose

Much is said about the burdens and responsibilities of married men. Responsibilities indeed there are, if they but felt them: but as to burdens what are they?

American Activist

Samuel Johnson

Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and... the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use.

English Writer

Yvonne Orji

Any show that speaks to people of color feels the burden to never mess up, never make its characters look bad - to always get it right.

Nigerian Actress

Oprah Winfrey

I'm black, I don't feel burdened by it and I don't think it's a huge responsibility. It's part of who I am. It does not define me.

American Entertainer

Lin Dan

It is our responsibility, but not burden, to be champions.

Chinese Athlete

Tokugawa Ieyasu

Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden.

Japanese Leader

Napoleon Bonaparte

French Statesman

Refers to actual objects that are difficult to carry due to weight or size.

Physical Load

Can describe emotional stress similar to carrying something heavy.

Not Always Literal

Emphasizes that responsibilities can be emotionally draining, not just challenging.

Emotional Weight

In legal contexts, indicates specific responsibilities like 'burden of proof'.

Legal Specificity

Can imply whether a responsibility is carried alone or with others.

Shared vs. Solo

When used as a verb, it often suggests an unwelcome or unexpected imposition.

Imposition Sense

Can refer to adding responsibilities that are not tangible or visible.

Figurative Application

In creative works, 'burden' refers to a central message or takeaway.

Core Message

Indicates that understanding the 'burden' helps comprehend a work's full meaning.

Interpretation Clue

 one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter of soviet-style communism and there was an economic tension that's what kept the Cold War alive and well not coincidentally life liberty and the pursuit of happiness the only three things for which we will bear any burden

What game theory teaches...

 we can actually start to at least begin that process. And so when you talk about legibility and digital literacy, I find it difficult to imagine that we need to place the burden of digital literacy on users themselves. But whose responsibility is education in this new world?

The nightmare videos of...

 on limited, shared resources. An older female can further her genes without burdening her family by supporting her adult sons, who sire calves other families will raise. This might be why the females have evolved to stop reproducing entirely in middle age.

Inside the killer whale...

 in order not to lose the other. I will lose my freedom in order not to lose connection. And I will learn to love in a certain way that will become burdened with extra worry and extra responsibility and extra protection, and I won't know how to leave you

The secret to desire in...

 Lakota freed for a moment from all of his burdens wolves are not only social animals living together as families they are also a keystone species in that they help manage and bring stability

Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...

 can become a threat to my life, and I am tired. I am tired of carrying this invisible burden of other people's fears, and many of us are, and we shouldn't have to,

How to deconstruct...

 understanding the central importance of zangarbai places an even bigger burden on andrea's shoulders her presence here is not just preventing elephant deaths

Protecting The Elephant...

 maintenance is a real burden there will be no easy meals on this island walruses are the largest seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are

ONE HOUR of Amazing...

 grooming or just playing it's he who shoulders the burden of responsibilities in truth his daughter is plenty big enough to keep up with the

Parenthood Is Tough For...

 he has a mate for life both share the burden of raising their week old chick their puffling who needs five square meals a day

Burden

Physical Load

Not Always Literal

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