Franz Grillparzer Quotes

Hesitation only enlarges, magnifies the fear. Take action promptly. Be decisive.

The world seems to belong to those who reach out and grab it with both hands. It belongs to those who do something rather than just wish and hope and plan and pray, and intend to do something someday, when everything is just right.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

You forgot my first lesson: don't hesitate.

Courage and confidence are what decision making is all about.

Often any decision, even the wrong decision, is better than no decision.

In politics, guts is all.

Courage breeds leadership.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.

Are you ready?" Klaus asked finally. "No," Sunny answered. "Me neither," Violet said, "but if we wait until we're ready we'll be waiting for the rest of our lives, Let's go.

It is better to do the wrong thing that to do nothing.

When the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.

Boldness, and again boldness, and always boldness!

My favorite expression is: When you go up to the bell, ring it ? or don't go up to the bell.

Greatness is never achieved through indecision.

Why should we be cowed by the name of Action?.

Action conquers fear.

Have the courage to act instead of react.

In writing and politicking, it's best not to think about it, just do it.

Presidents with strong nerves are decisive. They don't balk at unpopular decisions. They are willing to make people angry. Bush had strong nerves. Clinton, who passed up a chance to eliminate Osama bin Laden, did not. Obama is a people pleaser, a trait not normally associated with nerves of steel.

I don't know what I'm doing, but I'm damn well gonna do it!

At that time, we were in charge. We didn't ask. We just did. We just did what was in our heart.

He who would begun has half done. Dare to be wise; begin.

Courage is heartworth making itself felt in deeds. It never waits for chances; it makes chances.

Be bold - there's enough Neville Chamberlains in the world; be a Winston Churchill, for crying out loud!