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

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

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

Nolan Bushnell

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

Chinese proverb

We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique.

Benjamin Jowett

Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.

Marcia Wieder

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission

Grace Hopper

If you ain’t making waves, you ain’t kickin’ hard enough

Unknown

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

William B. Sprague

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

True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ and always leads to action.

David A. Bednar

He who begins many things finishes but few

German Proverb

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

William B. Sprague

The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer not a dreamer.

Nolan Bushnell

The undertaking of a new action brings new strength.

Richard Evans

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