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"My life is ... a mystery which I do not attempt to really understand, as though 1 were led by the hand in a night where I see nothing, but can fully depend on the love and protection of Him who guides me."
"...ordinary people are capable of doing truly extraordinary things."
"We must not confuse the present with the past. With regard to the past, no further action is possible."
"Be proactive. Ask yourself, "Are my actions based on self-chosen values or on my moods, feelings and circumstances?""
"Selfless action is a source of strength."
"A nonviolent action accompanied by nonviolence in thought and word should never produce enduring violent reaction upon the opponent."
"An integral being knows without going, sees without looking, and accomplishes without doing."
"You'd be surprised how hard it can often be to translate an action into an idea."
"That's always been my philosophy. - I've never thought of the consequences of a necessary action."
"Though strength be wanting, the will to action Merits praise."
"Riches are for spending, and spending for honor and good actions; therefore extraordinary expense must be limited by the worth of the occasion."
"Let every action aim solely at the common good."
"It is praiseworthy even to attempt a great action."
"Heaven and hell is right now, right at this moment. You make it heaven or you make it hell by your actions."
"Life is the mode of action of proteins."
"I am absolutely desperate to do an action movie. And not to blow my own trumpet or anything, but I actually think I'm good at it. I did it all. I was really into the routines and the choreography. I used to dance when I was younger, and so I think that came in handy."
"To lead others is to help them change their thoughts, beliefs and actions for the better."
"Is a faith without action a sincere faith?"
"Continue to plant a kiss of concern on the cheek of the sick and the aged and infirm and count that actions as natural and to be expected."
"He had known so much about her once -what she thought, how she felt, the reasons for her actions. And now he only knew that he loved her, and all the other knowledge seemed passing from him just as he needed it most."
