On donne des conseils mais on n'inspire point de conduite.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People give advice but do not inspire others to follow it.
- In plain terms
- Advice is easy to give, hard to follow.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions speak louder than advice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you follow your own advice?
- How do you motivate others?
Another view
Sometimes advice is just what people want to hear.
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