In idle wishes fools supinely stay; Be there a will, and wisdom finds a way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fools wait for wishes to come true; will and wisdom create the path forward.
- In plain terms
- Wishing does nothing; action and wisdom get things done.
- What can you take from it?
- Take action instead of just wishing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you waiting or acting?
- What stops you?
Another view
Sometimes wishes are necessary before action can occur.
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