Quotes About Initiative

Hope is the first thing to take some sort of action.

Don't stand back with your arms folded

I appreciate that question because I, in the state of Texas, had heard a lot of discussion about a faith-based initiative eroding the important bridge between church and state.

If I want to catch the damn worm I get outta bed.

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the blame

The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of this nation was built are: Initiative, Imagination, Individuality and Independence.

Chess truly uncovers whether or not someone has imagination and takes initiative.

You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence. You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.

Every country has its own diplomacy. Being part of Europe doesn't mean giving up one's independence or no longer being able to take the initiative.

Government aid impedes success and creates dependence, while entrepreneurs create success and independence.

If you aren't making waves, you aren't kicking hard enough.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.

I think the worst thing you can do about a situation is nothing.

No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair.

What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.

Never say 'I could have done that,' because you didn't.

Don't wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel, stride down there and light the bloody thing yourself.

You can commit no greater folly than to sit by the road side until someone comes along and invites you to ride with him to wealth or influence.

Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.

Don't wait for your ship to come in, swim out to it.

If you wait for opportunities to occur, you will be one of the crowd.

Don't just stand there; make something happen.

I will act now. I will act now. I will act now.