Decide - Decision Quotes

One’s mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means to do.

He has sat on the fence so long that the iron has entered his soul.

We may examine, indeed, but we never can decide, because our faculties are unequal to the subject: we see a little, and form an opinion; we see more, and change it.

Decide, v.i. To succumb to the preponderance of one set of influences over another set.

I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly, – if it be wrong leave it undone.

The measure of choosing well, is, whether a man likes and finds good in what he has chosen.

Consult, v.i. To seek another’s disapproval of a course already decided on.

When possible make the decisions now, even if action is in the future. A reviewed decision usually is better than one reached at the last moment.

Decide not rashly. The decision made can never be recalled. The gods implore not, plead not, solicit not; they only offer choice and occasion, which once being passed return no more.

Reconsider, v. To seek a justification for a decision already made.