68 Action Quotes
Action quotes clearly show the contrast between doing and simply talking; perseverance over quitting and strength of character over weakness. These action quotes speak to the issue of inspiration to move forward and not to stay mired in a problem. They speak of taking positive action when faced with a challenge rather than taking no action at all.The word "action" defines its' intention - that is to move in direct opposition to being stuck. It is the forward movement in all of life that foreshadows accomplishment rather than living in past glories or past success. Sometimes, as you will read, there is a cost or a risk to action; but, inaction never resolves anything. You may also be encouraged by our actions speak louder than words poems.
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Maintain an objective stance regarding your reactions and the consequences of the actions of the other person.
Peter W. Murphy, Always Know What To Say
poems of encouragement -
God does not just want you to read the Bible but to take action by loving and serving others
Catherine Pulsifer
Christian poems -
"I think there is something, more important than believing: Action!
The world is full of dreamers, there aren't enough who will move
ahead and begin to take concrete steps to actualize their vision."
W. Clement Stone
inspirational poems -
The garden a place for all to enjoy....it is a place to see nature in action
Catherine Pulsifer, A Garden Can Be
garden poems -
"As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say.
I just watch what they do."
Andrew Carnegie
birthday poems -
If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.
Toni Morrison
poems about books -
Friendship may lead to an action that helps you way beyond what you expected.
Victoria L. Adenson
friendship poems -
With purposeful thought and action true - our dreams we'll chase with all that's due. January reminds us to set the pace to strive for more, achieve new grace
Catherine Pulsifer, Set The Pace
January Poems -
Go forth with assurance and resolute intention, taking action on what you believe will bring immense satisfaction.
Catherine Pulsifer, Confidence Is
Poems About Confidence -
Justice is the truth in action.
Joseph Joubert
poems about justice -
Focus on the future and understand, that "if" should lead to action in hand.
Catherine Pulsifer, If Only
If Poems -
"It is the nature of thought to find its way into action."
Christian Nevell Bovee
motivational poems -
... in every word and action, trust in God and do the right.
Norman McLeod, Trust In God, And Do The Right
Trust In God Poems -
Rather than just dreaming away, we must take action and have our say.
Catherine Pulsifer, Live Your Passion
Poems About Dreams -
For yesterday's work is not leaving tomorrow free. Don't be frustrated by things not being done - do it today so that tomorrow you don't run.
Catherine Pulsifer, Don't Be Frustrated
Poems About Frustration -
I wish, your wish turns into a goal for you! And you take the action to see it come true.
Catherine Pulsifer, You Can Wish
New Years Wish -
Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.
Helen Dyer
Thank You Poems For Volunteers -
What you do, initiative, action, and hard work, are the paths to success
Catherine Pulsifer, Luck Is What We Make It
Poems About Luck -
... the more awareness and mindfulness we bring to all our daily actions, including our work, the better our work will be.
Thich Nhat Hanh, Work
work quotes -
Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Adversity Poems -
What is it that stands higher than words? Action. What is it that stands higher than action? Silence.
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis prayer -
Don't fall into the trap of studying the Bible without doing what it says.
Francis Chan
quotes about the Bible -
Looking for ways to be happy, just take action and help others.
Catherine Pulsifer
quotes about being happy -
Say well is good, but do well is better
Unknown, Do Well
good poems -
All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable; those that are movable, and those that move.
Benjamin Franklin
funny quotes about life -
Don't let procrastination take its toll, or else you might lose control; be wise and take action today,
Catherine Pulsifer, Take Action Today
Poems About Procrastination -
Strength comes from taking action not from giving up.
Catherine Pulsifer, Strength Comes From
Poems About Strength -
You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.
Shirley Chisholm
poems for women -
Don't waste your life waiting for others to take action, live your passion, set your goals and move in the direction to attain them.
Mary Bermer
poems about life -
Rally your determination and focus on what you need - nothing can bring success if you don't plant the seed
Catherine Pulsifer, Put In The Effort
Poems About Effort -
Let us never forget that an act of goodness is What do you need in the New Year? You need a dream; your dream needs an action; and your action needs right thinking! Without right thinking, you can have only unrealised dreams!
Mehmet Murat ildan
new year poems -
Actions are the seed of fate.
Harry S Truman
Fate Quotes -
Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.
Hannah Arendt
forgiveness quotes -
"The secret to making things happen is not about having a positive attitude. It's about taking positive action."
Paul Boynton
attitude quotes -
If some despondent soul to hope is stirred, some sad lip made to smile, by any act of ours, or any word, then, life has been worth while.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Does It Pay
famous poets -
Hope is a verb with its shirtsleeves rolled up.
David Orr
hope quotes -
Thankfulness is measured by the number of words. Gratitude is measured by the nature of our actions.
David O. McKay
Thanksgiving poems -
Wisdom is knowing what to do next; skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.
David Starr Jordan
wisdom quotes - "When you are feeling stressed, taking action will result in less stress"
Catherine Pulsifer
poems about stress -
Do you wish the world were better? Let me tell you what to do - set a watch upon your actions
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Wishing
kindness poems -
Good morning! Let your actions today reflect the light of Christ.
Christian Good Morning Quotes -
The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.
Herbert Spencer
Quotes About Education -
You're going to come across people in your life who will say all the right words at all the right times. But in the end, it's always their actions you should judge them by. It's actions, not words, that matter.
Nicholas Spark
quotes for a friend -
"The best way you can predict your future is to create it."
Stephen Covey
poems about memories -
Doing means jumping in and choosing something, anything, but taking action and moving from thinking to doing.
Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D., Negaholics How to Overcome Negativity and Turn Your Life Around
don't quit poem -
How strong is your passion are you willing to take action?
Catherine Pulsifer, Your Determination
poems on determination -
True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ and always leads to action.
David A. Bednar
quotes about Jesus -
May you find direction and clarity in how to move forward
Emily Maroutian, In Case Nobody Told You
positive poems -
Let us, then, be up and doing, with a heart for any fate; still achieving, still pursuing.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, A Psalm Of Life
poems about life struggles -
And taking action is not just for one day we must think about the earth and what we do what impact are you having
Catherine Pulsifer, Every Day
poems about earth day -
Dreaming can is the first step to achieving your desires, taking action
is the second step to success.
Catherine Pulsifer
success quotes -
The process of setting a goal on the outer boundaries of what we think is possible, and then systematically pursuing it, is one of the most fulfilling parts about being human.
Brad Stulberg; Steve Magness, Peak Performance
poems about goals -
"We cannot think first and act afterward.
From the moment of birth we are immersed in action,
and can only fitfully guide it by taking thought."
Alfred North Whitehead
graduation quotes -
Patience is the ability to know when to act.
Catherine Pulsifer
patience quotes -
"Most people stop short of taking action;
they spend more time thinking about what they need to do
and analyzing it all. This wastes so much time and energy.
Time and energy that could be put to better use by taking action."
Wendy Hearn
poems on life lessons -
I've learned that children's eyes observe more than their ears ever hear and the example we set for them determines their actions.
Author Unknown
children quotes -
"No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings."
William Blake
poems -
"A good action is never lost; it is a treasure laid up
and guarded for the doer's need."
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
helping others quotes -
The spiritual life is a call to action. But it is also a call to transformation.
Henri Nouwen
Christian Quotes For Encouragement -
"When things become stressful, think of happy thoughts and smile - that single physical action will give a signal to your body that could trigger positive emotions.
Christopher Michaels, Think Positive
smile quotes -
"A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one."
Francis Jeffery
mistake quotes -
"When you find yourself worrying, ask yourself, 'Can I do anything about it?'
If you can, then take the required action to eliminate the worry.
If you can't do anything about it, or if it is beyond your control,
then don't waste your time worrying! "
Catherine Pulsifer
worry quotes -
"For every failure, there's an alternative course of action.
You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour."
Mary Kay Ash
challenges quotes -
"The most important step in goal setting is TAKING ACTION.
You can decide on your goal and you can write it down, but unless
you take action, the goal is useless."
Catherine Pulsifer
poems about winning -
"The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something."
Carl Sandburg
time quotes -
"Accept responsibility for your own actions."
Jerry Jenkins, Twelve Things I Want my Kids to Remember
poems about change -
So wish and dream but action take and you will find a dream life you will make.
Catherine Pulsifer, Wishing and Dreaming
Wishing Poems -
"'Stop doing' lists are more important that 'to do' lists."
Jim Collins, Good to Great
truth quotes
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
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