Quotes for Action

The science of politics is the one science that is deposited by the streams of history, like the grains of gold in the sand of a river; and the knowledge of the past, the record of truths revealed by experience, is eminently practical, as an instrument of action and a power that goes to making the future.

John Dalberg-Acton

Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.

Chinese Proverb

Leadership is a mindset in action. So don't wait for the title. Leadership isn't something that anyone can give you - you have to earn it and claim it for yourself.

Travis Bradberry

Action is the foundational key to all success.

Pablo Picasso

Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster.

Theodore Roosevelt

Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.

Brendan Behan

Be great in act, as you have been in thought.

William Shakespeare

The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something.

Nolan Bushnell

Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em, ‘Certainly, I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.

Theodore Roosevelt

Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?

Tony Robbins

Delegate to others who have strengths where you don't. But sometimes, you just need to be the one to drive the change when everyone else is waiting for someone else to take the first step. To me, that's courage in action.

Robin S. Sharma

Knowing is not enough; we must apply!

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

Chinese proverb

Do more than dream: work.

William Arthur Ward

Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.

Marcia Wieder

The chief condition on which, life, health and vigor depend on, is action. It is by action that an organism develops its faculties, increases its energy, and attains the fulfillment of its destiny.

Colin Powell

I like to encourage people to realize that any action is a good action if it's proactive and there is positive intent behind it.

Michael J. Fox

What is not started will never get finished

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Do not wait to strike until the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking

William B. Sprague

The longer you’re not taking action the more money you’re losing

Carrie Wilkerson