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Quote 3076
There is no object that we see, no action that we do, no good that we enjoy, no evil that we feel of fear, but we may make some spiritual advantage of allby: Anne BradstreetShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 3029
A man always has two reasons for doing anything, a good reason and the real reason.Showing Quotes on action
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Quote 3004
One can only learn his powers of action by action, and his powers of thought by thinkingby: John BurroughsShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2989
Vision without action is a daydream. Action without a vision is a nightmare.Japanese proverbShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2916
The dread of evil is a much more forcible principle of human actions than the prospect of goodby: John LockeShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2832
Newspapers always excite curiosity. No one ever puts one down without the feeling of disappointment.by: Charles LambShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2771
Stupidity gets up early; that is why events are accustomed to happening in the morning.by: Karl KrausShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2763
You would be surprised how hard it often is to translate an action into thoughtby: Karl KrausShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2601
A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives - of approving of some and disapproving of othersShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2533
Every act of will is an act of self-limitation. To desire action is to desire limitation. In that sense, every act is an act of self-sacrifice. When you choose anything, you reject everything elseShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2466
All that a man does outwardly is but the expression and completion of his inward thought. To work effectively, he must think clearly; to act nobly, he must think noblyShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2352
It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of menShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2215
It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility; they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find itby: Charlotte BronteShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2146
In the frank expression of conflicting opinions lies the greatest promise of wisdom in governmental action.Showing Quotes on action
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Quote 2133
Things and actions are what they are, and the consequences of them will be what they will be: why then should we desire to be deceived?by: Joseph ButlerShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 2014
Beauty awakens the soul to actby: Dante AlighieriShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 1757
A perfect tragedy is the noblest production of human natureby: Joseph AddisonShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 1697
We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with themShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 1568
Men often act knowingly against their interestby: David HumeShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 1534
I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.by: John LockeShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 1495
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action stepsby: ConfuciusShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 1486
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great headShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 1131
Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of actionShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 1082
Man is only great when he acts from passionShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 1067
Power is action; the electoral principle is discussion. No political action is possible when discussion is permanently established.by: Honore de BalzacShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 902
Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without actionShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 621
Action speaks louder than words.from GermanyShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 546
We are what we repeatedly doby: AristotleShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 527
Vision without action is a daydream. - Action without a vision is a nightmarefrom JapanShowing Quotes on action
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Quote 462
Men argue; nature actsby: VoltaireShowing Quotes on action
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