Actions

Famous quotes containing the word actions:

    The advantage of time and place in all practical actions is half a victory; which being lost is irrecoverable.
    Francis, Sir Drake (1540–1596)

    Our actions seem to have their lucky and unlucky stars, to which a great part of that blame and that commendation is due which is given to the actions themselves.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    Long ago I added to the true old adage of “What is everybody’s business is nobody’s business,” another clause which, I think, more than any other principle has served to influence my actions in life. That is, What is nobody’s business is my business.
    Clara Barton (1821–1912)