#initiative

The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of this nation was built are: Initiative, Imagination, Individuality and Independence. ↗

— Eddie Rickenbacker

#character #cornerstones #four #imagination #independence

Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person. ↗

— Mother Teresa

#determination #initiative #inspirational #self-empowerment #inspirational

I was approached by Oxfam to go to Mali as their ambassador and get involved in their various initiatives out there. But I felt that was missing the point of using me, a musician. ↗

— Damon Albarn

#approached #felt #get #go #i

The dynamic, creative present, however conditioned and restricted by the effects of prior presents, possesses genuine initiative. ↗

— Corliss Lamont

#creative #dynamic #effects #genuine #however

You can be bound by physical things, as I am by certain sicknesses, but nevertheless you can still be free to recognize that all initiatives really come from yourself if you don't depend upon structures of government or structures of any kind. ↗

— George Woodcock

#any #bound #certain #come #depend

There has been no appreciable improvement in our country's ability to produce the kind of talent we need in this space. There have been some small initiatives around the country that have been noteworthy. ↗

— John W. Thompson

#around #been #country #improvement #initiatives

You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence. ↗

— William Boetcker

#build #cannot #character #courage #independence

These three movements were born spontaneously and independently of the initiative of a few French patriots who had a place in the old political groups and parties. ↗

— Jean Moulin

#few #french #groups #had #independently

Local innovation and initiative can help us better understand how to protect our environment. ↗

— Gale Norton

#better #environment #help #how #initiative

The government should now launch an initiative to encourage people to join the social work profession. ↗

— Andy Sawford

#government #initiative #join #launch #now