Decisiveness Quotes

“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”
― Theodore Roosevelt

“The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.”
― Theodore Roosevelt

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.”
― Theodore Roosevelt

“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.”
― Theodore Roosevelt, Strenuous Life

“Chronic indecision is not only inefficient and counterproductive, but it is deeply corrosive to morale.”
― Robert Iger, The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company

“The mind of Caesar. It is the reverse of most men's. It rejoices in committing itself. To us arrive each day a score of challenges; we must say yes or no to decisions that will set off chains of consequences. Some of us deliberate; some of us refuse the decision, which is itself a decision; some of us leap giddily into the decision, setting our jaws and closing our eyes, which is the sort of decision of despair. Caesar embraces decision. It is as though he felt his mind to be operating only when it is interlocking itself with significant consequences. Caesar shrinks from no responsibility. He heaps more and more upon his shoulders.”
― Thornton Wilder, The Ides of March

“Reliving the past is saying no to the future.”
― Martin Uzochukwu Ugwu

“Be decisive when choosing your destination, so the Universe can provide you with the tools you will need to reach it.”
― Robin S. Baker

“What changes a life is not simply learning more, though education is important. What changes a life is making decisions -- the best decisions you can make -- and acting on them.”
― Steve Goodier

“Великое дело, если человек решил что-нибудь для себя! Решил - и ни в какую, хоть лопни, не переменит своего решения. А если переменит, грош ему цена.”
― Albert Lihanov, Чистые камушки

“All the paths kneel before the decisive minds!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“He does not always choose the best
Who muses long.”
― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hermann und Dorothea

“The pride Kaspar had seen in his father’s eyes, despite the admonishing words about foolish acts, had branded the boy for life. 'Never be afraid.' He knew that no matter what, any choice must be made fearlessly, or else all would be lost.”
― Raymond E. Feist, Exile's Return

“It always seems like the universe behaves reluctant to intercept those who determinedly travel to their destinations! It is as if the universe favours the decisive people!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“You're so damned implacable that waiting for a satisfying answer before deciding your course of action is also why you're so damned impotent.”
― Nate Hamon

“When I have all of Manhattan to choose from I tend to dither, to hold out for perfection—but as any poet can testify, limits encourage both inspiration and decisiveness.”
― Kathleen Rooney, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk

“Life is an individual journey, so be ready to make decisions on crossroads.”
― John Joclebs Bassey, Night of a Thousand Thoughts

“Love is not blind; love sees, love knows, love hears. Yet, love decides to let go.”
― John Joclebs Bassey, Night of a Thousand Thoughts

“In order to answer the question “Where am I going?” you must possess decisiveness”
― Sunday Adelaja

“Dear killer, spare not they sweet-cruel shot:
A kind of grace it is to slay with speed.

- From "Astrophel and Stella”
― Sir Philip Sidney

“Everybody can be in the process of deciding. If it takes ages - the mode not as decisive as you may think.”
― Thomas Vato, Questology

“Clarity is always in the present moment. If in this moment you have decided on something and accepted its consequences, you have clarity. Not deciding is also a decision. If in this moment, you choose to remain indecisive and accept its consequences, you have clarity.”
― Shunya

“Okay," he said, informing the universe he was ready for decisive action.”
― Luis Alberto Urrea, The Water Museum

“Never sit home all day go forth, meet people, and find something to get into because that is where true experiences develop. But remember the best experiences are things that develop social intelligence, personal fun, and can make you grow as a person.”
― Kalen Doleman, Super Sayings to Essential Power

“The truth is, you will not be decisive in knowing what you want until you know who you are.”
― Robin S. Baker, Esotericism With an Unconventional Soul: Exploring Philosophy, Spirituality, Science, and Mysticism

“A brilliant jerk is one who is highly competent but whose attitude doesn’t align with company culture. If you end up hiring one by mistake, don’t keep them around for too long because they represent a living and breathing violation of the company culture, and you look like a hypocrite.”
― Binod Shankar, Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager

“Sit around too long thinking about how to begin and you’ll consume all your provisions while your ship rots in the harbor.”
― Shawn Davis, The Talk: A Young Person's Guide to Life's Big Questions

“Why leave the comfort of the harbor? Because you are a ship captain, and a ship captain sails.”
― Shawn Davis, The Talk: A Young Person's Guide to Life's Big Questions

“Sometimes, you have to be decisive. Sometimes you can’t think too much or ponder. Sometimes you just need to put aside all the bullsh*t and regret and do the unexpected.”
― Lexi Whitlow, The Baby Pact

“I needed action, not words”
― Duncan Ralston, Where the Monsters Live