Inspirational Quotes on Action

The great Chinese philosopher Confucius had said, "The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions." If this quote spurs you into action, here are some more inspirational quotes. Action quotes such as the ones on this page provide us with the necessary motivation to get going.

Charles de Gaulle
Deliberation is the work of many men. Action, of one alone.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment.

Alfred A. Montapert
Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress.

John Wooden
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Theodore Roosevelt
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

Barbara Sher
Doing is a quantum leap from imagining. Thinking about swimming isn't much like actually getting in the water.

Grace Hansen
Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin.

John Wooden
Don't mistake activity for achievement.

Frank C. Bucaro
Don't wait for someone to take you under their wing. Find a good wing and climb up underneath it.

Napoleon Hill
Don't wait. The time will never be just right.