Lyndon B. Johnson Quotes

The only immorality is not to do what one has to do when one has to do it.

Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right.

It is circumstance and proper timing that give an action its character and make it either good or bad.

It's deeds we need, not words.

You're in the right place at the right time, and you care enough to do what needs to be done. Sometimes that's enough.

Things come suitable to the time.

You can be a great president and be ridden with flaws. Of course we know that.

If you happen to be in the right place at the right time, the capitalist system is a beautiful thing.

We are accountable for our actions as we exercise our moral agency. If we understand this principle and make righteous choices, our lives will be blessed.

I think the greater responsibility, in terms of morality, is where leadership begins.

In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.

Spontaneity has its time and its place.

It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions.

Preserve the mean; the opportune moment is best in all things.

Only when the voice of duty is silent, or when it has already spoken, may we allowably think of the consequences of a particular action.

I am considering two things on a daily basis: what is right to do and what is wrong to do in my role as President of my people. According to my conscience, I am trying to abide by the right. My vision is peace. My vision is prosperity.

The right man, in the right place, at the right time, can steal millions.

With writing, timing is everything. Being in the right place at the right time.

There's no wrong time to make the right decision.

Timing is everything.

You have to step up when your number is called.

The two most important requirements for major success are: first, being in the right place at the right time, and second, doing something about it.

People know that I'm going to do what's right.

The time is always right to do what is right.