Knowledge, the object of knowledge and the knower are the three factors which motivate action; the senses, the work and the doer comprise the threefold basis of action.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Action is driven by knowledge and its subjects, while the senses and doer form its basis.
- In plain terms
- What we know and how we sense things drive our actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Understanding the parts of action helps clarify behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truly motivates your actions?
- Are you the doer or driven by senses?
Another view
The quote oversimplifies complex psychological drivers of action.
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