Action Quotes

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We must make automatic and habitual, as early as possible, as many useful actions as we can...in the acquisition of a new habit, we must… — William James
Instead of the international police action we had hoped for during the war in Kosovo, there are wars again - conducted with state-of-the-art technology, but… — Jurgen Habermas
The most interesting acquaintanceship I have struck up here is that of Colonel Lapinski. He is without doubt the cleverest Pole -- besides being an… — Karl Marx
Political institutions, no matter how well or badly designed, depend for continued existence upon acting men; their conservation is achieved by the same means that… — Hannah Arendt
In general, the men of lower intelligence won out. Afraid of their own shortcomings and of the intelligence of their opponents, so that they would… — Thucydides
Be modest in speech, but excel in action. — Horace
Psychopaths are not crazy; they are fully aware of what they do, and the consequences of those actions. — Hannibal
The particular aspect of history which both attracts and benefits its readers is the examination of causes and the capacity, which is the reward of… — Polybius
This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions. — Unknown Author
Covert action should not be confused with missionary work. — Henry A. Kissinger
My country's history, Mr. President, tells us that it is possible to fashion unity while cherishing diversity, that common action is possible despite the variety… — Henry A. Kissinger
Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis. It is wrong to even compare such actions to… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
Lust is the source of all our actions, and humanity. — Blaise Pascal
I am sincerely trying now to create a dance technique based entirely upon corrective exercises, created with a knowledge of human anatomy; a technique which… — Unknown Author
I don't agree with the notion that some are putting out there, including scientists, that somehow there are actions we can take today that would… — Marco Rubio
It has always been my concern to touch people with leprosy, trying to show in a simple action that they are not reviled, nor are… — Princess Diana
Where choice begins, Paradise ends, innocence ends, for what is Paradise but the absence of any need to choose this action? — Arthur Miller
I'll tell you what I really think about politicians. The other night I watched some politicians on television talking about Vietnam. I wanted very much… — Harold Pinter
I am sick of talking about What and Why I am doing. I have always believed that the WORK is the word. Action is seen… — Robert Rauschenberg
The world is full of resonances. It constitutes a cosmos of things exerting a spiritual action. The dead matter is a living spirit. — Wassily Kandinsky
Vertical and horizontal lines are the expression of two opposing forces; they exist everywhere and dominate everything; their reciprocal action constitutes 'life'. I recognized that… — Piet Mondrian
With songs I almost see the images, see the action, and then all I have to do is describe it. It's almost like watching a… — PJ Harvey
Europe and America must act together in the face of evil. It's high time for Americans and Europeans to restore that unity and be able… — Wesley Clark
The growth of the soul may be compared to the growth of a plant. In both cases, no new properties are imparted by the operation… — George Ripley
It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they… — Charlotte Bronte

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