Actions

Famous quotes containing the word actions:

“Only the actions of the just
Smell sweet and blossom in their dust.”
—James Shirley (1596–1666)

“The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.”
—Tacitus (c. 55–c. 120)

“The advantage of time and place in all practical actions is half a victory; which being lost is irrecoverable.”
—Francis, Sir Drake (1540–1596)