initiative Quotes

The Internet didn't get invented on its own. Government research created the Internet so that all the companies could make money off the Internet. The point is, is that when we succeed, we succeed because of our individual initiative, but also because we do things together.

I've got a pen and I've got a phone - and I can use that pen to sign executive orders and take executive actions and administrative actions that move the ball forward.

One thing is sure. We have to do something. We have to do the best we know how at the moment... If it doesn't turn out right, we can modify it as we go along.

It isn't sufficient just to want - you've got to ask yourself what you are going to do to get the things you want.

Nature knows no pause in progress and development, and attaches her curse on all inaction.

Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will, it is always interesting.

The right man is the one who seizes the moment.

Some people only ask others to do something. I believe that, why should I wait for someone else? Why don't I take a step and move forward.

We, we - as I say, we go in and shake up other industries and I think, you know, we do it differently and I think that industries are not quite the same as a result of Virgin attacking the market.

There's no point in starting a business unless you're going to make a dramatic difference to other people's lives. So if you've got an idea that's gonna make a big difference to other people's lives, then just get on and do it.