Initiative Quotes

Further, a defensive policy involves the loss of the initiative, with all the consequent disadvantages to the defender.
Douglas Haig

Loss, Policy, Defensive

I like going to rifle and pistol clubs and joining them in target shooting. I also share the same respect for individual initiative and love of family.
Nan Hayworth

Love, Family, Respect

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

Creative, Present, However

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

Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack.
Wilhelm Steinitz

A key U.S. initiative in this trade war must be to develop reliable trading partners in the world.
Jo Ann Emerson

War, Key, Develop

If you can defend, counter-attack and take the initiative then you become a more dangerous player.
Jo Durie

Become, Dangerous, Player

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

Work, Government, Social

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

Political, Old, Place

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

Courage, Character, Cannot

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