Action is the parent of results; dormancy, the brooding mother of discontent.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Action creates results; inactivity breeds discontent.
- In plain terms
- Doing something yields outcomes; doing nothing leads to dissatisfaction.
- What can you take from it?
- Take action to avoid stagnation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is inactivity beneficial?
Another view
Sometimes rest is necessary for health.
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