The final outcome of a war is often determined by the degree of initiative shown on each side. — Chiang Kai-shek Copy Share Image
When we succeed, we succeed because of our individual initiative, but also because we do things together. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
To act, in its most general sense, means to take an initiative, to begin... to set something into motion. — Hannah Arendt Copy Share Image
INITIATIVE, AGGRESSION, AIR DISCIPLINE, and TEAM WORK are words that MEAN something in Air Fighting. — Adolph Malan Copy Share Image
What is initiative? I'll tell you: It is doing the right thing without being told. — Napoleon Hill Copy Share Image
Bank robbery is an initiative of amateurs. True professionals establish a bank. — Bertolt Brecht Copy Share Image
Whoever lacks the initiative to read books stifles his own selfhood, — Carl F. H. Henry Copy Share Image
Luck comes to a man who puts himself in the way of it. You went where something might be found and you… — Louis L'Amour Copy Share Image
Any anti-bullying scheme, initiative or policy which fails to mention accountability for the bullies is likely to meet with little, and often… — Tim Field Copy Share Image
Above all, as the keynote of all Democratic policy, in passing upon any question, let the controlling aim and ambition be to… — John W. Davis Copy Share Image
I'm not about change for the sake of change, but we should always be evaluating any initiative we're working on to see… — Kim Reynolds Copy Share Image
Citizens who over-rely on their government to do everything not only become dependent on their government, they end up having to do… — Charles Koch Copy Share Image
What is desired is that the teacher ceased being a lecturer, satisfied with transmitting ready-made solutions. His role should rather be that… — Jean Piaget Copy Share Image
Hold up a mirror and ask yourself what you are capable of doing, and what you really care about. Then take the… — Sylvia Earle Copy Share Image
As we know, menstrual hygiene is an issue women have been facing over the years. It's great that the initiative to provide… — Radhika Apte Copy Share Image
In Germany it is good if as many people as possible join initiatives and peaceful demonstrations against the rule of the financial… — Sigmar Gabriel Copy Share Image
Even the Interior Ministry in Riyadh was hit. Since then, the Saudis have employed a very intelligent and comprehensive approach to counter… — David Petraeus Copy Share Image
More than ever I find myself in the hands of God. This (illness) is what I have wanted all my life from… — Pedro Arrupe Copy Share Image
The fall of Empire, gentlemen, is a massive thing, however, and not easily fought. It is dictated by a rising bureaucracy, a… — Isaac Asimov Copy Share Image
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never have… — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Copy Share Image
Our goal is not to douse the recession with money, which would be useless, as both you and I know. Our goal… — Dmitry Medvedev Copy Share Image
The Holocaust committed by the Nazis turned this country, where most of the European Jews used to live and where their culture… — Marek Belka Copy Share Image
Again and again, universities have put a low priority on the very programs and initiatives that are needed most to increase productivity… — Derek Bok Copy Share Image
New York has one of the largest school systems in the country, but it's one of the best school systems in the… — Sheila Dixon Copy Share Image
All writing is by the grace of God. People do not deserve to have good writing, they are so pleased with bad.… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
I think that people still naturally want to be part of a team and participate in the success and achievement of a… — James A. Champy Copy Share Image
Nobody wants a nanny state, where the government is stamping out initiative and telling us what to do, but the idea that… — Van Jones Copy Share Image
When our Lord says, 'I have not spoken of Myself' (Jn. 12:49), and again, 'As the Father said to Me, so I… — Saint Basil Copy Share Image
In proportion as the people are accustomed to manage their affairs by their own active intervention, instead of leaving them to the… — John Stuart Mill Copy Share Image
There can be no doubt that the young of today have to be protected against certain poisonous effects inherent in present-day civilization.… — Kurt Hahn Copy Share Image
“Be the "Liker" “If you want to be liked, BE THE LIKER!” This was some of the best advice my enlightened mother… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
Our thought waves need to fan the spark to grow into a full-fledged initiative. — Senoraroy Copy Share Image
Urban development initiatives must match the aspirations of the middle class and the neo middle class. — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
I'm a gay rights supporter. I'm a human-rights campaign initiative person. — Anthony Scaramucci Copy Share Image
Initiative is to success what a lighted match is to a candle. — Orlando Aloysius Battista Copy Share Image
When you believe in what you're doing and use your imagination and initiative, you can make a difference. — Samuel Dash Copy Share Image
I like to grasp the initiative and not give my opponent peace of mind. — Mikhail Tal Copy Share Image
Charity only perpetuates poverty by taking the initiative away from the poor. — Muhammad Yunus Copy Share Image
