Can do Quote by Ulysses S. Grant
“... anything is better than indecision. We must decide. If I am wrong, we shall soon find out and can do the other thing. But not to decide wastes both time and money and may ruin everything.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, post-Civil War era (date unspecified)
He urges decisive action over indecision, emphasizing that making a wrong choice is better than doing nothing
In simple terms: Decide quickly, even if wrong, rather than stagnate
Key Takeaway
Take action, avoid paralysis
Themes
decision
action
risk
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Business strategy meetings
- personal life choices
- emergency response planning
Key Concepts
Leadership
decision theory
time management
Questions to Reflect On
- What small decision can you make today?
- How do you assess risk when choosing?
A Different Perspective
Decisions can have costly consequences if delayed
