Action Quotes

If an action must be taken that will benefit the majority at the cost of the minority, is it morally indefensible? If an action taken for the benefit of a majority occurs at the expense of a minority, is it moral action?

~ Garth Nix

In our ability to think about something differently lies the power to make it different.

~ Marianne Williamson

Do it, Octavian” She ghosted the tips of her fingers along the hem of his shirt. “Touch me.”He growled low in his throat, his forehead dropping another inch toward her shoulder, his hair tickling the side of her face. “Be my angel, Riley, not my siren. Don’t tempt me.”Moistening her lips with a sweep of her tongue, Riley glided her fingers over his belt, tracing the strip of leather to the silver buckle in the center. She felt rather than heard his deep inhalation and the tremor that raked his powerful body. Driven by his surrender, she used two fingers to walk over the square carvings etched into his abdomen, biting her lip to stop the grin that pulled when he groaned. “I want to be both for you, Octavian,” she whispered, letting her lips brush the curve of his shoulder.

~ Airicka Phoenix

I grab at Smitty and he at me, and, for one horrible, deperately embarrassing second we fly into each others arms like Shaggy and Scooby Don't.

~ Kirsty Mckay

Ideas have significance for him only as a prelude to action.

~ Eric Hoffer

Just do it.

~ Nike Sportswear Slogan

What I’ve come to realize I that I don’t like action for action’s sake. Mindless explosions, super close ups of combat and gore, and unnecessary effects make me zone out incredibly fast.What I do love is a fight that is well choreographed and in which I actually care about the outcome. And hopefully not riddled with cliches.Even more so, I have had a long, deep-seated appreciation for watching chicks kick ass. Watching some lone-wolf-type hero beat the crap out of the bad guys is okay, but watching a BAMF femme do it is 10000% times better.

~ J.m. Richards

Talk is cheap, action is expensive.

~ Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

The problem is never the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Think before you rush into action.

~ Ziad K. Abdelnour

Only a philosopher would consider taking Oedipus as a model for a normal, unproblematic relation between an action and the maxim of the act.

~ Jerry A. Fodor

I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.

~ Jana Stanfield

Grace sat down where the chair wasn't.

~ Ellen Raskin

Think, speak, and act. With age comes self-reproach: I might have done more. Therefore now do!

~ Théophile Thoré

Men and women who had worn suits for decades traded punches powerful enough to crush elephant skulls, dodged and deflected attacks too fast for the eye to follow, and died suddenly, often before the crowd registered the killing blow.Victors and dead men were separated by a blink of the eye.

~ Zachary Jernigan

The difference between success & failure isn't ability as much as action.

~ Orrin Woodward

Commitment is an act, not a word

~ Jean-Paul Sartre

We don't avoid the word... just the action.

~ Becca Ann

I must take action of some sort whilst the courage of the day is upon me.

~ Bram Stoker

We would send them all to hell! And hell they would go!

~ Thomas Ferreolus

The Iraqi sun quickly heated the air to an unbearable onehundred twenty three degree’s, causing an unquenchable thirst toboil up in him. Thomas then dropped his rifle under his right arm,where it hung beneath his pit by a strap called a fast sling, there theweapon dangled under his sweat soaked uniform.

~ Thomas Ferreolus

With your visualization intact, commit to act.

~ Lorii Myers

Waving from side to side in the breeze, her long golden hairshimmered as she handed Thomas a bottle of beer.“When are you coming home to me?” She said eloquently.

~ Thomas Ferreolus

For every forward action, there is an equally important forward reaction.

~ Lorii Myers

Don't be vain. What you look like doesn't matter. It's the deed that matters.

~ Sarah Addison Allen

It’s not enough to fill your head with wondrous ideas—you must initiate action.

~ Lorii Myers

We must let our every act be out of love, and for the greater good of all.

~ Bryant Mcgill

We're going balls to the walls, guys. Our sneak and peak just turned inti a hostage rescue.

~ Melissa Cutler

You will find that people will always have opinions about your decisions. Don’t take it personally, it’s simply because they're not courageous enough to take action in their own lives. Be a leader in your life and pay no mind to those who lack the courage to do the same in theirs.

~ Steve Maraboli

Karma, simply put, is an action for an action ... good or bad.

~ Stephen Richards

You were not meant for a life of mediocrity! Stop letting the regret of yesterday and the insecurity of tomorrow steal your today. Live this day! Do not allow your spirit to be softened or your happiness to be limited by a day you cannot have back or a day that does not yet exist. Take charge! Seize this day and allow upon this fertile day to be planted the seeds of your happiness and success.

~ Steve Maraboli

Free yourself from the need to blame others. There are two reasons that you are where you are right now, action or inaction.

~ Steve Maraboli

I find that being considerate of others and keeping what I say and what I do in agreement makes for a great night's sleep.

~ Steve Maraboli

Stop walking through the motions of a conditioned routine and start consciously taking action on your visualized intent.

~ Steve Maraboli

Free yourself from fruitlessly worrying about things you can’t control and put your energy towards the things you can. Seize the day and take effective action on things you can change.

~ Steve Maraboli

For humans, flying isn't magic, it's physics.

~ Alan Alda

When you pray, you are speaking to yourself. When you take action, you are speaking to God.

~ Steve Maraboli

What are you waiting for? How long will you keep waiting? Don’t sit back and wait for life to happen to you. Have a plan and take the needed steps to create what you want.

~ Steve Maraboli

Narrow the focus, take the ascent one step at a time, and it's amazing what odds a man can beat.

~ Courtney Schafer

Have a clear goal and plan. Waste no effort in your journey. Be strong, committed, and effective and you will experience a level of success few will ever know.

~ Steve Maraboli

Success is not about your techniques, it’s not solely about the wisdom or the knowledge you have, it’s about your mindset and your actions.

~ Steve Maraboli