The man whose life is devoted to paperwork has lost the initiative. He is dealing with things that are brought to his notice, having ceased to notice anything for himself.
C. Northcote Parkinson

The Mobile Web Initiative is important - information must be made seamlessly available on any device.
Tim Berners-Lee

The strongest initiative that government can take to ensure Australia is prepared for population ageing, is to maintain a strong economy, and a secure nation.
Julie Bishop

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

Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things.
Jesse Jackson

We believe a renewed commitment to limited government will unshackle our economy and create millions of new jobs and opportunities for all people, of every background, to succeed and prosper. Under this approach, the spirit of initiative - not political clout - determines who succeeds.
Paul Ryan

We believe in individual initiative, personal responsibility, opportunity, freedom, small government, the Constitution. These principles, these American principles are key to getting our economy back to being successful and leading the world.
Mitt Romney

We expected that people were just waiting for the collapse of the Soviet Union, or at least for its retreat, and they were going to be full of initiative in all areas of life - in culture, in economy and in politics.
Andrzej Wajda

We promote domestic savings by also things like the personal accounts associated with the president's Social Security initiative, which over time would generate more savings.
John W. Snow

When you believe in what you're doing and use your imagination and initiative, you can make a difference.
Samuel Dash

Within a month I announced I was going to start this initiative: A World of Women for World Peace.
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Within NATO, our Defence Capabilities Initiative has identified the essential capabilities all Allies must have for modern operations, and Allies are working to meet those requirements.
Lord Robertson

Without initiative, leaders are simply workers in leadership positions.
Bo Bennett

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

You destroy the initiative of the working people if they don't feel they have a fighting chance to be a part of the American Dream.
James Sinegal

You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference.
Chris Evert