Just as there is no loss of basic energy in the universe, so no thought or action is without its effects, present or ultimate, seen or unseen, felt or unfelt. Norman Cousins
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. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Most terrorists are people deeply concerned by what they see as social, political, or religious injustice and hypocrisy, and the immediate grounds for their terrorism is often retaliation for an action of the United States. William Blum
Nonviolent action does not have to get others to be nice. It can in effect force them to consult their consciences. Barbara Deming
Nonviolent tactics can move into action on our behalf men not naturally inclined to act for us. Barbara Deming
Our forefathers got it; they got it, man. They took godly principles and they put them into action, and they developed our Constitution - the land of freedom where each man is accountable and responsible for his actions. Luke Scott
Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action. Mahatma Gandhi
Remember, a real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided. Tonynn robbins
Remember, you and you alone are responsible for maintaining your energy. Give up blaming, complaining and excuse making, and keep taking action in the direction of your goals - however mundane or lofty they may be. Jack Canfield
Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life? Tonynn robbins
Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.Napoleon Bonaparte
Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity. Billie Jean King
The curse of me and my nation is that we always think things can be bettered by immediate action of some sort, any sort rather than no sort.plato