All these primary impulses, not easily described in words, are the springs of man's actions.

When we allow distractions to wobble us away from ourselves, that's when our intuition starts to fade and our focus dulls.

One of the points about distractions is that everything that they do is destabilizing.

Reflective abstraction, however, is based not on individual actions but on coordinated actions.

Getting in the middle of financial transactions is a regulatory minefield.

Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S. actions have been uncivilized and inhumane.

I don't endorse products, only actions and beliefs.

My tastes are aristocratic, my actions democratic.

I've tried to stick with the same people from when my career started to today. The more people you add around you, the more distractions you have, and that's the last thing I need.

You can expect interior enforcement actions in the future.

There were a lot of distractions in Baltimore, and I think they were a problem for me.

I can't let distractions get in the way.

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.

I must be responsible and accountable for my actions.

Words are also actions, and actions are a kind of words.

What I argue is that if I'm going to be held accountable for my actions that I should be allowed to record... my actions. Especially if somebody else is keeping a record of my actions.

When I was a publisher of CNN, I took responsibility for the actions of the network.

Only reform and opening up can develop China. We must not be afraid of any risks, and not be confused by any distractions.

We must not pay for the actions of Hezbollah.

Politicians should be judged on their actions, rather than necessarily their views on scripture.