Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.
People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident.
Do nothing without regard to the consequences.
Always be prudent but never hesitant.
Speak not nor act before thou hast reflected.
Now from a distance, I look back on what the Corps taught me: to think like men of action, and to act like men of thought!
Think hard before you begin, then enter the work.
Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.
One of the marks of a truly vigorous society is the ability to dispense with passion as a midwife of action - the ability to pass directly from thought to action.
When something is so hot, I don't want to just jump on it right away. I want to take it home and make sure I give it my best shot.
Before you act, consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.
Sometimes it is better to delay.
Act is the blossom of thought; and joy and suffering are its fruits; thus does a man garner in the sweet and biter fruitage of his own husbandry
We shall make progress towards Swaraj only if we do everything thoughtfully and with understanding.
Action without thought is empty. Thought without action is blind.
I think at times I have to be careful not to stick my foot in my mouth and not to have the pedal to the metal at all times, because that can hurt me as a quarterback.
Think before you act: it's not your money.
Anything I do, I always have a reason for.
What is permitted is not always wise.
The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
Discipline enables you to think first and act second.
Think like a man of action, and act like a man of thought.
Nothing is impossible for those who act after wise counsel and careful thought.
Before I make an action, think about the consequences. ... Any decision I make is a heavy decision.
