Action Quotes

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To make big steps, you've got to take action yourself and not listen to other people. — Juliana Hatfield
We know the ideal isn't where the action is. — Joseph Epstein
The tragedy of 9-11 galvanized the American superpower into action, leaving us in Europe divided in its wake. — Douglas Hurd
You would be surprised how hard it often is to translate an action into thought. — Karl Kraus
The Brady Bunch is a live action modern fairytale of family. In this context it's less odd that it's lasted for over thirty years; and… — Christopher Knight
If they're all so brilliant and I'm such an affirmative-action hire, how come they didn't catch me? — Jayson Blair
I've seen, not surprisingly, no action taken against those people, but here I am, an anarchist website, not even close to what that is, not… — Sherman Austin
A lost of people recognize me and maybe will ask for an autograph, but it's nothing like if Elvis would've done something like that, 'cause… — Mickey Gilley
I don't know what this definition of affirmative action is for some. — Chaka Fattah
It seems when I put together records, as Henley used to say, they're just like movies. They should have action, tension, love scenes, places to… — Glenn Frey
If public opinion still endorses military action that's one thing, but if they wait maybe it will not. So it's not only impatience, but there… — Hans Blix
A man who waits to believe in action before acting is anything you like, but he's not a man of action. You must act as… — Georges Clemenceau
The 9/11 Commission recently released their report, citing important changes which need to be made to improve our nation's homeland security. I voiced my disappointment… — Leonard Boswell
I can't accept collective responsibility for the decision to commit Britain now to military action in Iraq without international agreement or domestic support. — Robin Cook
I think Bush has capitulated on affirmative action and government spending. Apart from that, he's OK, I guess. About the same as Howard Dean. — Peter Brimelow
It's just about going out and getting the shot, so I have a great understanding of how to execute it, so that really helps me,… — David R. Ellis
When you choose not to take action on something because you realize you have no control, this is letting go. — Darren Johnson
Courage follows action. — Mack R Douglas
The mind must see visual achievement of the purpose before action is initiated. — Mack R Douglas
Physical activity can get you going when you are immobilized. Get action in your life, and don't just talk about it. Get into the arena! — John Davidson

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