5,384 Quotes About Action

What experience and history teaches us is that people and governments have never learned anything from history, or acted on principles deduced from it

Country music, in particular, is a powerful and unifying force that inspires individuals to action and initiates the process of healing in times of personal tragedy, or national crisis.

I'm just attracted to the action element of science fiction. It's great to sit in the editing room with the director and sound engineers and to create the feeling where your heart is racing and you're sitting at the edge of your seat and you find yourself holding your breath.

We feel we could reach a deal with Robbie fairly quickly if we decide to pursue that course of action.

This is excellent news, and I am delighted that Maj. Harrison is safe, in good health and is now able to take some well-earned leave. I welcome this decisive action by (the mission), which demonstrates its clear resolve to operate where and when it needs, in order to meet its mandate in Sierra Leone.

To do nothing, to give Saddam Hussein time without end, as he wishes, would be easier than taking action, certainly.

He must officially initiate such a request with his unit to get a personnel action of this nature started. There are procedures for a delay in his deployment but he, in conjunction with his unit, must initiate them. His time is short if he has not done so.

Although we are committed to reaching an agreement before the deadline, strike action is a real possibility.

The unequivocal backing from members of both unions for industrial action sends a clear message to the employers. University staff do not appreciate being lied to and today they have said that enough is enough.