When a man asks himself what is meant by action he proves that he isn't a man of action. Action read more

When a man asks himself what is meant by action he proves that he isn't a man of action. Action is a lack of balance. In order to act you must be somewhat insane. A reasonably sensible man is satisfied with thinking.

For strong souls
Live like fire-hearted suns; to spend their strength
In furthest striving action.

For strong souls
Live like fire-hearted suns; to spend their strength
In furthest striving action.

Our grandly business undoubtedly is, not to see what lies dimly
at a distance, but to do what lies read more

Our grandly business undoubtedly is, not to see what lies dimly
at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.

Nothing happens until something moves.

Nothing happens until something moves.

Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.

Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.

What one has, one ought to use; and whatever he does he should do
with all his might.
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What one has, one ought to use; and whatever he does he should do
with all his might.
[Lat., Quod est, eo decet uti: et quicquid agas, agere pro
viribus.]

To-morrow let us do or die.

To-morrow let us do or die.

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but read more

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but so does a hard-boiled egg.

Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our own deeds.

Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our own deeds.