Law, in its most general and comprehensive sense, signifies a rule of action; and is applied indiscriminately to all kinds of action, whether animate, or inanimate, rational or irrational. Thus we say, the laws of motion, of gravitation, of optics, or mechanics, as well as the laws of nature and of nations. And it is that rule of action, which is prescribed by some superior, and which the inferior is bound to obey.
What we learn for the sake of knowing, we hold; what we learn for the sake of accomplishing some ulterior end, we forget as soon as that end has been gained. This, too, is automatic action in the constitution of the mind itself, and it is fortunate and merciful that it is so, for otherwise our minds would be soon only rubbish-rooms.
What was that action? (Aimee) Chuck Norris meets Jet Li. (Dev)
There is no escape from the vast imbalances in international trade and finance. They will be corrected, sooner or later, by the inexorable principles that govern human action.
He knew sometimes some fear can be good. When you are afraid things are going to get worse if you don't do something, it can prompt you into action. But it is not good when you are afraid that it keeps you from doing anything.
Now our biggest environmental problems come from our own actions, our own choices, rather than pollution produced by big business.
Without action, you aren't going anywhere.
Let the ground of all thy religious actions be obedience; examine not why it is commanded, but observe it because it is commanded. True obedience neither procrastinates nor questions.
Prayer does not influence God. Prayer surely does influence God. It does not influence His purpose. It does influence His action.
You are responsible for the predictable consequences of your actions.
One of the best ways of showing pluralism in action is for people to do service together, and that has so many benefits.
It is their character indeed that makes people who they are. But it is by reason of their actions that they are happy or the reverse.
I love doing action movies, I love pushing myself to the limit.
True freedom is where an individual's thoughts and actions are in alignment with that which is true, correct, and of honor - no matter the personal price.
. . . simple logic tells you that if somebody wants you dead you have one course of action: To get them deader sooner.
An ounce of practice is better than tons of theory.
For me painting is a dramatic action in the course of which reality finds itself split apart
It is great to be introspective, self analysis can be useful, but only if it results in action.
Chaotic action is preferable to orderly inaction.
Apartment living is tough action. Just the whole idea that you share a washer and dryer always freaked me out.