Measured Action Quotes

No one tests the depth of a river with both feet.

Think small and act small, and we'll get bigger. Think big and act big, and we'll get smaller.

There's no need for me to go out there and try to set the world on fire, try to win races and put myself in a tough spot, not be able to capitalize on it. If the opportunity presents itself, yeah, we'll jump on it. There's no need for me to force a hole, end up tearing up a racecar.

There is an old tool that has become very handy that is called strategic patience, which is do not overreact in the short-term. Take your time. See what is the underlying, real message. And then, once the reality is represented by actions, then decide how you are going to react to those actions.

We see the wisdom of Solon's remark, that no more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.

Hire prudently, go slow and don’t go overboard.

You don't want to be an iron fist all the time; at least I don't. I like to pick my spots and have a reason for everything that I do.

He who treads softly goes far.