Simone de Beauvoir Quotes

Our progress toward a wise conclusion will not be improved by dwelling upon the theories.... It is a condition which confronts us—not a theory!

To make progress you must actually get started. The key is to take a step today.

The future starts today, not tomorrow.

When you feel as though you can't do something, the simple antidote is action: Begin doing it. Start the process, even if it's just a simple step, and don't stop at the beginning.

The beginning is always today.

The future begins today.

I am not among those who engage in nostalgia, because I think that locks you into a moment in time without thinking about where you are, what needs to be done now.

I did a lot of great things in the past, but I live for today and for the future.

It's great to have a great past and history. But it's even greater to have a good future. So the most important history is the history we make today.

Nothing would have been accomplished if I didn't start in Newfoundland.

When you feel stuck and can't seem to move ahead, always remember that you don't have to get it right, you just have to get it going!

The era of empty talk is over. Now is the time for action.

The most important thing about getting somewhere is starting right where we are.

We are where we are, however we got here. What matters is where we go next.

Have you ever started a path? No one seems willing to do this. We don't mind using existing paths, but we rarely start new ones. Do it today. Start a path. Even if it doesn't lead anywhere

The progress has to start now.

There are going to be times when we can't wait for somebody. Now, you're either on the bus or off the bus. If you're on the bus, and you get left behind, then you'll find it again. If you're off the bus in the first place — then it won't make a damn.

You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

Waiting for perfect is never as smart as making progress.

How wonderful it is that no one has to wait, but can start right now to gradually change the world!

You can't win unless you first begin. So start now

Sometimes you got to start somewhere. And it's cool, as long as where you start is not where you plan on finishing.

For today, all you need is the grace to begin beginning.

Adversity is a call to action, and your freedom lies in taking the first step. Don't worry about the entire staircase, just take one step, and then tomorrow take another.