Quotes About Decision-making

The balance between good and evil, and the choices we make between them, are probably the single most important aspects shaping our personalities and humanity.

You know what's wrong with humanity?... The greatest gift we were given is our free will, and we keep misusing it.

Asking "Am I choosing from my divinity or am I choosing from my humanity? " opens the door for us to experience realms of reality that we may never have visited before.

An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.

When in doubt, mumble; when in trouble, delegate; when in charge, ponder.

You don't ever ask a barber whether you need a haircut.

Let's form a committee tasked with exploring why committees are so ineffective. Then we'll stand-back and watch it argue and self-destruct.

The difference between a man and a woman is whether to ask for directions.

First things first, though, I thought, and headed straight for the liquor cabinet. Times like this call for straight scotch, no rocks.

I do not know why one should not hunt two hares even in the literal sense....

Organisations with decision-making speed and imagination will thrive as nobody can claim to have a monopoly over creativity.

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

I'd rather go and make my own way than have it decided for me.

I'll walk where my own nature would be leading. It vexes me to choose another guide.

The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.

A sailing ship is no democracy; you don't caucus a crew as to where you'll go anymore than you inquire when they'd like to shorten sail.

Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.

Not having a clear goal leads to death by a thousand compromises.

Temptations come, as a general rule, when they are sought.

When you battle with your conscience and lose, you win.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

When you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging.

Any fool can carry on, but a wise man knows how to shorten sail in time.

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.