act - quotes

Immanuel Kant, 1724-1804

was a German philosopher

Act as if the maxim of your action were to become through your will a general natural law

( “Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Ethics”, 1895 )

Thomas Paine, 1737-1809

was an US patriot and political philosopher

The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.

( “Rights of Man”, 1791 )