“They have seized the initiative and are putting pressure on the authorities.”
Kunda Dixit
“The leader of the Taiwan authorities has brazenly decided to seize the function of the council in a dangerous step towards openly violating his pledges. It is our strong will to check secessionist forces.”
Jiang Enzhu
“We urge [the peacekeepers] to seize the initiative, respond to this wave of criminality and be more proactive to dissuade violence.”
Roger Noriega
“Out started six officers, seized my bridle, put their pistols to my breast, ordered me to dismount, which I did. One of them, who appeared to have the command there, and much of a gentleman, asked me where I came from; I told him. He asked what time I left . I told him, he seemed surprised, said ''Sir, may I crave your name?'' I answered ''My name is Revere.”
Paul Revere
“By medicine life may be prolonged, yet death will seize the doctor too.”
William Shakespeare
“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.”
Sun Tzu
“Seize opportunity by the beard, for it is bald behind”
Bulgarian Proverb