Stop giving meaningless praise and start giving meaningful action.

The best way to succeed is to have a specific Intent, a clear Vision, a plan of Action, and the ability to maintain Clarity. Those are the Four Pillars of Success. It never fails!

Men’s actions are too strong for them. Show me a man who has acted, and who has not been the victim and slave of his action.

This is not the time to be passive. This is the time to shape, sculpt, paint, participate… the time to get sweaty, to get dirty, to fall in love, to forgive, to forget, to hug,...

Let your words merely reiterate what your actions have already stated.

(In Australia) we didn’t have the luxury of gradually bringing Jacques back into the action. He came straight back and the workload (was high). He hurt the elbow again. We want to avoid that this...

Whatever neutrality is, it is not very useful to anybody, and time is running out. If we do not do useful things whenever it is possible or necessary to do them, we shall soon be...

Taking action to acquire Billy Mack Canyon was simply being responsive to our mission.

[Opposition leaders urged supporters to continue non-violent protests despite the threat of police action.] If Belgrade shows that it is not afraid, the victory will be ours, … We are half a step away from...

The two parties need to avoid unilateral action that would upset the status quo in the region.

A dream is just as good, and will go as far as an action.

There is nothing to be feared except a result of our own actions.

To assess the quality of thoughts of people, don’t listen to their words, but watch their actions.

By doing ordinary actions efficiently you will become the best among ordinary, but you will not be an extraordinary.

There is immense power in an idea, because it unites people. It motivates them toward change. But the real power lies in their unity, in coming together – if enough can be rallied to a...

Our Churches sought to do the same through teaching preaching missions, social and political action. We have always been a leader in progressive movements in faith, action, government and mission. But, I think we may...

…Right now there’s a pair of bad cops on their way out here to shoot me.””You don’t know that.””Yeah, you’re right,” Stranahan said. “They’re probably just collecting Toys for Tots. Now go.

The others could believe that she was that way because she lost her parents so early, but Peter knew better. She was strong, confident, and never broken.

Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral...

The twins stopped and stared in surprise at the two vampires guarding a door on their right. The vampires returned their look of surprise.”What are you doing here?” One of the vampires hissed.”We’re looking for...

[Alcohol] not only replaces positive actions which would address the root causes of our despondency – it prevents them, as more energy becomes focused on achieving and recovering from the drunken state.

Who is this man?”Chinaman, or rather half Chinese and half German. Got a daft name. Calls himself Doctor No – Doctor Julius No.”No? Spelt like Yes?”That’s right.

Attitude is that litmus test which differentiates a knower from a doer. Knowers have only the skills; doers have the skills and the will to do what they know!

No one on earth is “functionless”. The problem we usually have is that functions of people are being displayed in the wrong positions! Change position!

Obstacles are weak walls without foundations; if you fear them, they will defeat you. But the fact is that they are even afraid of you. So why frightened?

Ongoing legal action over the air permit does not preclude the building of Thoroughbred. Peabody has a legal permit to construct; the company made the business decision not to do so.

It was prettily devised of Aesop, ”The fly sat on the axle tree of the chariot wheel and said, what dust do I raise! ”

Try your best… Do your best… Sow the best and reap the best! The best is right in you… Don’t hide it and give out the worst. We are looking right up to you!

Once I decide not to do something, I’m swift in my action—or rather my actionlessness.

We don’t think it has any merit to it. It is a frivolous action to take.

Secrets are like honey in a paper bag. Eventually, they leak out.

The best birthday gift to our Organization is for all of us, the members of the global community, to translate our leaders’ commitments at the 2005 World Summit into concrete action to the benefit of...

On the plains of hesitation bleach the bones of countless millions who, at the dawn of decision, sat down to wait, and waiting died

God in His perfect wisdom gave you power to control only one thing in the entire universe, and that is you.

Despite the chaos that was tearing her head apart, Tevi understood what scene Yenneg was attempting to play out, with herself as a conscripted actor. She needed to force out an explanation or denial, but...

The action pictures I’ve been typically involved with, when somebody gets punched, you really feel the punching, and when somebody gets shot, you really feel the shot.

Holy dreams.Holy decisions.Holy choices.Holy actions.

Change your thought, change your mind.Change your belief, change your action.

Habits of action cultivated early in life lay the foundation for unique skill sets able to carve a path beyond the mundane and into the relevant.

Prayer cannot be a substitution for action.

I believe that the best kind of diplomatic action is when we can combine it, in this kind of a situation, with the potential of the use of force,

For the former, activity, any kind of activity, was an end in itself; for the latter, activity was but a progress toward the true end, which was rest, and peace of mind. Action was to...

This is a beautiful action thriller — it’s a great date movie — age appropriate,

Common man does not speculate about the great problems. With regard to them he relies upon other people’s authority, he behaves as “every decent fellow must behave,” he is like a sheep in the herd....

Desire is often the greatest poison.

Memories may escape the action of the will, may sleep a long time, but when stirred by the right influence, though that influence be light as a shadow, they flash into full stature and life...

Every leader has the courage to make decisions. No decision is usually the worst decision.

Begin your new year by making a commitment to yourself. Rediscover your passion. What sets your heart on fire? And do something about it. Take action. Today. Now.

We have no right to dictate, through irresponsible action or narrow-mindedness, the future of our children, and our children’s children. There has been enough destruction, enough death, enough waste.

Success-minded people need to understand that the best way to learn is to ask questions and listen for answers.