“New Zealand was colonized initially by those Australians who had the initiative to escape”
Robert Muldoon
“I took the initiative in moving forward a whole range of initiatives that have proven to be important to our country's economic growth, environmental protection, improvements in our educational system”
Al Gore
“This was not a PR initiative. Drexel has always been engaged in Philadelphia-based initiatives and has a tradition of providing community service. The University, just like ABC, reached out to help a family in dire need.”
Niki Gianakaris
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.”
William Hutchinson Murray
“Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable.”
William Pollard
“The important thing is to concentrate upon what you can do - by yourself, upon your own initiative.”
Harry Browne
“You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference.”
Chris Evert