80 Decision Quotes
May these quotes inspire you to make decisions that lead you toward success.
Updated March 30, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
A decision reflects many elements that shape how we come to a conclusion. The most important part of any decision is what lies within you, your experiences, your attitude, and your willingness to choose for yourself rather than follow what others think is right.
We hope these decision quotes help you build confidence, demonstrate the best attributes on the path forward, and lead to a sense of finality that whatever determination you make is the right one for you.
...the time will come when no book, no friend, can decide your problem for you; when nothing can help you, nothing can save you, but yourself. Angela Morgan
To make decisions on a lifestyle of simplicity - sounds easy? It is a decision, however, that requires a lot of thinking, commitment and determination. Catherine Pulsifer
The decision to follow Christian values and principles is much like a person who decides to start a garden - you must tend to its needs on a daily basis. Victoria L. Adenson
Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance. C.S. Lewis
When people will not weed their own minds, they are apt to be overrun by nettles. Horace Walpole
"Some people avoid making decisions for themselves. But, it is better to make a wrong decision rather than making no decision at all." Catherine Pulsifer
Mothering is the gospel lived out as you hold your child’s heart in beauty, prayer, and patience. It’s not the big decision, but the little ones, trusting God through it all. Elizabeth Hawn
You cannot make progress without making decisions. Jim Rohn
You decide each day, you see how happy you will be Catherine Pulsifer, Looking For Happiness
The bottom line here is that Jesus of Nazareth saw himself as the Son of God. Whatever we do afterwards, we must first decide what to do with this. If he was correct, we must fall down and worship him. If he was not correct, we must crucify him. Donald MacLeod
Forgiveness is not a feeling - it's a decision we make because we want to do what's right before God. It's a quality decision that won't be easy and it may take time to get through the process, depending on the severity of the offense. Joyce Meyer
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion. Chinese Proverb
When we make decisions, we consciously attend to relevant information and generate solutions. Wendy Wood, Good Habits, Bad Habits
The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. Ralph Waldo Emerson
... decisions made very quickly can be every bit as good as decisions made cautiously and deliberately. Malcolm Gladwell, Blink
You are given gifts to use you have to decide, you have to choose
Do make your life a contest, just remember to do your best. Catherine Pulsifer, Just RememberTo fear God means to honor and respect Him in every decision we make. Creflo A. Dollar
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. Tony Robbins
Once a decision is made, you should stop worrying and start working. It’s not always what we know that makes it a good decision. It is what we do to implement and execute it that makes it a good decision. John C. Maxwell
Unfair to rest upon such decision, as it would be to ascribe wisdom to a judge, merely because he is dressed differently from other men. William Cooke
Being able to make right decisions is crucial if you want to succeed in life. Being able to make decisions quickly is equally important. Carl Patterson, Critical Thinking Skills
Keep your temper. A decision made in anger is never sound. Ford Frick
More accurately, those with the money make the decisions while those without must live with the rules made by the decision makers. Lenore Schur, How to Manage Money Without A Budget
Once a decision was made I did not worry about it afterward. Harry S. Truman
Before you make a decision, ask yourself this question: will you regret the results or rejoice in them? Rob Liano
Decision is the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothing happens. Wilferd Peterson
You have a brain and mind of your own. Use it, and reach your own decisions. Napoleon Hill
By consciously deciding how you will live the rest of your life, you can create a life that is extraordinary. Robin Harris
Man shapes himself through decisions that shape his environment. Rene Dubos
And life is just like that, you only see what you decide. Julie Hebert, Look For The UPside of Life
Where you are going to spend your time and your energy is one of the most important decisions you get to make in life. Jeff Bezos
Your decision to be, have and do something out of ordinary entails facing difficulties that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else. Brian Tracy
Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Author Unknown, from Each Day Is A Gift
When a decision has to be made, make it. There is no totally right time for anything. General George Patton
You can't predict, you can prepare. Experience the power of making decisions based on security instead of worry, readiness instead of reluctance, abundance instead of lack. Kathy Gates
Life has many crossroads and life-changing decisions to address. Richard Hanks
To wish for change will change nothing. To make the decision to take action right now will change everything! Nick Vujicic
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. Byron Pulsifer
A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. Proverb
Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions. Mark Twain
Rather than living a life filled with self-doubt and inner stress caused by someone else's decision, I would take control. Byron Pulsifer
When you face a problem, solve it then and there if you have the facts necessary to make a decision. Don’t keep putting off decisions. Dale Carnegie
To decide, to be at the level of choice, is to take responsibility for your life and to be in control of your life. Abbie M Dale
A peacefulness follows any decision, even the wrong one. Rita Mae Brown
You are the person who has to decide. Whether you'll do it or toss it aside. Edgar A. Guest, Decide
Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary storm. No matter how raging the billows are today, remind yourself: "This too shall pass!" T.D. Jakes
Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. Ralph Waldo Emerson
You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen. Michelle Obama
The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. Ben Stein
Your life changes the moment you make a new, congruent, and committed decision. Anthony Robbins
Instead we must weigh the odds, about every decision we make.
We worry we'll make the wrong choice, and not know which way to take. Julie Hebert, Bumpy Road Called LifeThe most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward. Amelia Earhart
It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do. Elbert Hubbard
One of the most significant discoveries of my life was realizing that we often place too much emphasis on making decisions and too little on managing the decisions we’ve already made. John C. Maxwell
I have found that many people believe it’s too late or even impossible to alter their path and make a different decision. This is simply not true. Michael J. Chase
Energy is the essence of life. Every day you decide how you're going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal, and by maintaining focus. Oprah Winfrey
Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide. Napoleon Bonaparte
To win you make the decisions and do it
To lose you are wishy-washy, never fully committing. Catherine Pulsifer, To Win or To Lose in LifeDon’t waver. Make a decision. Do it now. Billy Graham
Everything you do and every decision you make should be from a place of good. You should always be striving to make the world a better place. Les Brown
Decisions are the endless uncertainties of life that we'll not know if they're right until the very end, so do the best you can and hope it's right. Lily Collins
Your decision to be, have and do something out of ordinary entails facing difficulties that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else. Brian Tracy
Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right. Dr Phil McGraw
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. Author Unknown
Imagine! Man, who has a choice, God states, “it’s your decision.” Would walk away from grace so deep and hold God in derision. Greta Zwaan, Reasons to Sing
We all have a choice each moment to decide who we want to be - a person who is trying to have control over getting love and approval, or a person who is giving love to ourselves and others. Who we decide to be determines how we feel. Margaret Paul
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. Stephen Covey
The truth is that many people set rules to keep from making decisions. Mike Krzyzewski
I can't see the future...But what I do have is this day and it will be up to me what I do and say. Samantha Anne Marie Lynch
We rob ourselves when we make decisions in the moment with no thought of how those decisions will impact our futures. Andy Stanley
An executive is a person who always decides; sometimes he decides correctly, but he always decides. John H. Patterson
Using the power of decision gives you the capacity to get past any excuse to change any and every part of your life in an instant. Anthony Robbins
Again and again, the impossible problem is solved when we see that the problem is only a tough decision waiting to be made. Robert Schuller
Decisions are a way of defining ourselves. There comes a time in life when there is nothing else to do but go your own way. Where you are headed there are no trails, no paths, just your own instincts. Sergio Bambaren
Listen to the desires of your children. Encourage them and then give them the autonomy to make their own decision. Denis Waitley
The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are. J.P. Morgan
Study while others are sleeping. Decide while others are delaying. William Arthur Ward
Every action demands a decision. What matters is to be aware of our decision-making, and to learn to make our decisions more consciously. Erik Blumenthal, Peace With Your Partner
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Conclusion
Every decision we make, big or small, shapes the direction of our lives. While it is not always easy to choose, each decision offers an opportunity to learn, grow, and move forward. These quotes remind us that even imperfect choices can lead to meaningful outcomes.
Trust yourself as you make your decisions. Move forward with confidence, knowing that each step you take helps shape your journey. With patience and belief in yourself, your choices can lead you toward a life of purpose and fulfillment.
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