Actions Quotes

By now he had learned enough to know that when he was getting annoyed at somebody else, it was usually because there was something that he himself should be doing, and he wasn't doing it.

~ Lev Grossman

The next time you find yourself getting angry, ask yourself: Is this really something I want to give my time and energy to? Will doing so make any positive impact? If your answer is no, consider redirecting that anger-energy as soon as possible! Find something to do that will feed your soul, fuel your fire, passion and creativity. Find something that will bring something new and positive to this world.

~ Akiroq Brost

Feelings will come and go, but you are always responsible for your actions.

~ Linda Mintle

He wanted to say that all this talk of feelings was irrelevant. Thatemotions come and go and can't be controlled, so there's no reason to worry about them. That in the end, people should be judged by their actions, since in the end, it was actions that defined everyone.

~ Nicholas Sparks

Although we presume that we act because of the way we feel, in fact we often feel because of the way we act.

~ Gretchen Rubin

Sin is the delusion of our feelings, while crime is the delusion of our actions.

~ M.f. Moonzajer

A person doesn't feel, then act; rather, he acts, then feels. Change actions to change feelings.

~ Orrin Woodward

Will you, then, never grow weary of being unjust?

~ Pierre-Ambroise Choderlos De Laclos

The man who pursues moral ends with unmoral means is involved in acontradiction of motives, and nullifies the object at which he aims,since he denies it by his actions.

~ Fredrich Von Bernhardi

A good will is good not because of what it performs or effects, not by its aptness for the attainment of some proposed end, but simply by virtue of the volition - that is, it is good in itself, and considered by itself is to be esteemed much higher than all that can be brought about by it in favor of any inclination, nay, even of the sum-total of all inclinations... like a jewel, it would still shine by its own light, as a thing which has its whole value in itself.

~ Immanuel Kant

We become responsible for the actions of others the instant we become conscious of what they are doing wrong and fail to remind them of what is right.

~ Suzy Kassem

What you feed your soul is what you harvest with your actions.

~ Shannon L. Alder

It is through justification of one's actions that a completely guiltless life is possible.

~ Ashly Lorenzana

If you want to be treated like a mother, act like one.

~ Jeannette Walls

Lips and tongues lie. But actions never do. No matter what words are spoken, actions betray the truth of everyone's heart.

~ Sherrilyn Kenyon

We become equally responsible for the actions of others the instant we become conscious of what they are doing wrong but remain silent because we think it is right.

~ Suzy Kassem

Whatever is true about your heart will show up in your actions.

~ Jim George

Do you see, Arren, how an act is not, as young men think, like a rock that one picks up and throws, and it hits or misses, and that's the end of it. When that rock is lifted, the earth is lighter; the hand that bears it is heavier. When it is thrown, the circuits of the stars respond, and where it strikes or falls the universe is changed.

~ Ursula K. Le Guin

I work consistently hard and smart because I understand that I can only flourish by contributing positively to the universe through my daily decisions and actions.

~ Hafiz

Heaven can only help those whose frequent thoughts, decisions, and actions are constantly in the directions of their goals and dreams.

~ Hafiz

It's impossible to live in peace with your inner-self without appointing integrity as the author of your daily decisions and actions.

~ Hafiz

A goal without actions has the same fate as a vehicle without gas.

~ Hafiz

Your God's given destiny can only become inevitable if you refuse to go against its manifestation with your frequent thoughts, decisions and actions.

~ Hafiz

No matter how hard or long the road to your dream seems, dare to consistently impress yourself with your decisions and actions.

~ Hafiz

Try not to complicate your life by attaching yourself in a circle of people who would dare to influence you to engage in self-destructive decisions and actions.

~ Hafiz

Your future can never produce different results if you keep doing the same things that you have done all year long. Things can only change in your life when you start to change your daily thoughts, decisions, and actions to align with your positive desires.

~ Hafiz

Stop waiting around for your life to get better and start getting better with your thoughts, decisions and actions.

~ Hafiz

Faith alone is never enough. You must follow up with the right effective plan and strategic action.

~ Hafiz

We all have the potential to climb to greater heights through the infinite powers of dreams and actions.

~ Hafiz

People who made their dreams come true didn’t simply go after it. They changed the person they were, in order to fit the type of person that would live that type of dream.

~ Shannon L. Alder

The greatest reward for your actions is not the respect you gain from others but the respect you gain for yourself.

~ T Jay Taylorlor

Don't do the right thing for the wrong reasons. It is the why that keeps us committed to our choices and defines our character.

~ Shannon L. Alder

Stay alert! Don’t let someone’s words blind you from their behavior... They can say all the right things, they can make you feel things you've never felt before, but don't be fooled; their actions will reveal their true character, desires, and priorities. Behavior speaks; pay attention to what it tells you. Behavior is math; pay attention to what it reveals.

~ Steve Maraboli

The actions of our closest friends say a lot about our character—what we overlook, what we contribute to and what is important to us when the world doesn’t take notice.

~ Shannon L. Alder

The gap between intentions and actions is character.

~ Orrin Woodward

You need tell me nothing, I already know your heart. Through your simplest choices you've given yourself away.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You express the truth of your character, your dedication to your goals, and your commitment to your relationships with the choice of your actions.

~ Steve Maraboli

You express the truth of your character with the choice of your actions.

~ Steve Maraboli

You can speak with spiritual eloquence, pray in public, and maintain a holy appearance... but it is your behavior that will reveal your true character.

~ Steve Maraboli

Your choice is to be active or passive in your responses.

~ Deborah Day