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Difficult Decisions Quotes

The hard calls leaders can't avoid.

These difficult decisions quotes come largely from policymakers describing the daily weight of governing, from public finances to wartime choices. For related perspective, see argument quotes.

We campaigned on the fact that we were going to have to take difficult decisions because of the state of the public finances. When we got into government we discovered that actually the public finances were in an even worse...

Quotes by Theresa May

Well, we've faced very difficult decisions and challenges in our country, every one of us have, as we - since September 11th, as we fought the war on terror, all of those decisions that the President had to make to...

Quotes by Laura Bush

As a policymaker, as a public servant, I come to Washington, D.C., and I make difficult decisions and I make difficult decisions every day. And sometimes those decisions upset people.

Quotes by Jon Tester

We cannot put off the difficult decisions for another day, another generation.

Quotes by Jodi Rell

Ability Quotes

I do think that despite my best efforts to resist it, I am now a grown-up. It's due to lots of very difficult decisions that you make over a long period of time - about motherhood, wifehood, and work, and...

Quotes by Emma Thompson

At a time when we're having to take such difficult decisions about how to cut back without damaging the things that matter the most, we should strain every sinew to cut error, waste and fraud.

Quotes by David Cameron

When you're taking the country through difficult times and difficult decisions you've got to take the country with you. That means permanently trying to make the argument that what you're doing is fair and seen to be fair.

Quotes by David Cameron

Playing deep-stack, no-limit hold'em is a very complex game where the most critical and difficult decisions come after the flop.

Quotes by Daniel Negreanu

Our long-term prosperity depends critically on the ability of world leaders to make politically difficult decisions at a time when the global economy is still vulnerable on so many fronts.

Quotes by Charles Dallara

Another Day Quotes

I can honestly say that my abortion was one of the least difficult decisions of my life. I'm not being flippant when I say it took me longer to decide what worktops to have in the kitchen than whether I...

Quotes by Caitlin Moran

In all the difficult decisions that I made through the course of running Loudcloud and Opsware, I never once felt brave. In fact, I often felt scared to death. I never lost those feelings, but after much practice, I learned...

Quotes by Ben Horowitz

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is typically speaking in these difficult decisions quotes?
Mostly policymakers and public officials describing the reality of governing, including decisions about public finances and national security. Several acknowledge that these choices often upset people.
Do these quotes mention specific historical events tied to difficult decisions?
Yes, one references decisions made in the context of the war on terror following the September 11th attacks, framing that period as a time of especially hard choices.
Is there a common argument for making tough decisions promptly?
Yes, one quote argues against delaying difficult decisions for another day or generation, suggesting that postponement only worsens the underlying problem.
How do these quotes describe the emotional cost of hard decisions?
One quote directly acknowledges that decisions made as a public servant sometimes upset people, recognizing that difficult choices rarely please everyone.
Where can I find more quotes about the ability to handle challenges?
See ability quotes for more on the skills and capacity needed to face hard situations.

The recurring idea is that hard choices can't be endlessly postponed, even when they upset people. Continue with ability quotes or another day quotes for more on facing challenges head-on.