Action Quote by Milton Friedman

“many leaders would rather postpone action—take a wait-and-see attitude—than proactively work toward a solution.”

— Peter P. Marra

There is often, in the affairs of government, more efficiency and wisdom in non-action than in action.

— John C. Calhoun

Sometimes the slow ones blame the active for the delay.

— Aesop

Small acts by millions of people - imagine the impact of that. If someone changes one thing, they're likely to change two things, and…

— Laurie David

In government, things do not move too quick. That is why I am trying to introduce a new culture: so that things move more…

— Jacob Zuma

For me, this is a familiar image - people in the organization ready and willing to do good work, wanting to contribute their ideas,…

— Margaret J. Wheatley

The art of leadership is a serious matter. One must not lag behind a movement, because to do so is to become isolated from…

— Joseph Stalin

Year after year in Washington, budget debates seem to come down to an old, tired argument: on one side, those who want more government,…

— George W. Bush

Teamwork requires some sacrifice up front; people who work as a team have to put the collective needs of the group ahead of their…

— Patrick Lencioni

Sometimes momentous government action leaves everyone uncertain about the next move.

— Neal Katyal

I'm a little more measured. That sense of urgency I thought accompanied things - it can take a little longer. You have to take…

— Michael Arad

The element of teamwork is perhaps underappreciated.

— Stewart Butterfield