W. H. Murray Quotes

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in ones favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.

So many young people say, 'I'm just going to see what happens.' It's so much more powerful to make things happen and have a plan.

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

What I've learned is that if you really want to be successful at something, you'll find that you put the time in. You won't just ask somebody if it's a good idea, you'll go figure out if it's a good idea.

Remember this: Anticipation is the ultimate power. Losers react; leaders anticipate.

The worst days of leadership beat the best days of being an onlooker.

Don't wait for your ship to come in, swim out and meet the bloody thing.

To wish for change will change nothing; To make the decision to take action right now will change everything.

The world belongs to the energetic.

You've got to take risks if you're going to succeed. I would much rather ask forgiveness than permission.

Don't wait to be sure. Move, move, move.

The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.

The one who anticipates the action wins. The one who does not, loses.

Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.

I engage and after that I see what to do.

See what you can do. See what you want to do. See what you will do about it. Find your way out.

If not me- who?, If not now- when?

If you don't take a chance-you won't have a chance.

Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don't just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won't happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me, you'll love it up here.

Opportunities are made, they do not just lie around waiting for someone to grab them.

Success doesn't come to you, you go to it.

I could have easily not run for president, and people would have come up and said, "Oh, man, you would have been a great president." Or even a lousy president. But I never would have known had I not chosen to run. Part of life is seizing the moment.

I have never known what to tell anybody. Except that it is better to do something than nothing, even if the cost is great.

If there is something you choose to experience in your life, do not "want" it-choose it.

Plough deep while sluggards sleep.