James Maddison Quotes

I am kind of being a little selective in what I do, so it takes a little bit longer, but it's worth it in the end.

I have been extremely cautious in selecting my films.

Congress must not do something just for the sake of doing something. We must carefully and thoughtfully consider the implications of any action and whether that action will help or hinder our ultimate mission of protecting U.S. citizens from terror.

The strokes of the pen need deliberation as much as the sword needs swiftness.

I never do anything by chance.

I choose my roles carefully.

We haven't rushed to set up targets, either in business or in football. Our goal was to understand how to act and then to move gradually.

I am very cautious, and there are not too many decisions I've not discussed with my parents, whether that be about my career or away from the field.

I only change things where I know about a situation. I'd never change just for change.

I don't guess. I think. I ponder. I deduce. Then I decide. But I never guess.

What is to be once resolved on should be first often well considered.

Imprudence relies on luck, prudence on method. That gives prudence less edge than it expects.

Weigh the situation, then move.

Do nothing till thou hast well considered the end of it.

Action without study fatal. Study without action is futile.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so, execute with vigour.

Whenever I think about an issue, I always argue the opposite side of it. So, when I ultimately decide on a course of action, I've already been through all the conceivable scenarios, and I'm going to go for it.

But ye gotta know where ye're just gonna rush in. Ye cannae just rush in anywhere. It looks bad, havin' to rush oout again straight awa'.

Men, to act with vigour and effect, must have time to mature measures, and judgment and experience, as to the best method of applying them. They must not be hurried on to their conclusions by the passions, or the fears of the multitude. They must deliberate, as well as resolve.

Nothing can be done quickly and prudently at the same time.

The most important criteria for a DNC chair is going to be vision.

I watched the Oscars, but there wasn't a side of me that was like "Oh, one day..." It was mostly "This is what I want to do, and how do I do it?" As soon as I decided that I was going to be an actor, for about five years after that, I just decided to not do much acting. It was like "Okay, this is what you're going to be later on."

Arm yourself with as many options as possible before making your next move.

Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.

A leader should be a visionary and have more foresight than an employee.