Of right and wrong he taught Truths as refined as ever Athens heard; And (strange to tell!) he practised what he preached.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject taught high truths and actually lived by them. Practice matched his teaching which is rare and commendable.
- In plain terms
- He taught truth and actually lived by it.
- What can you take from it?
- Align your actions with your teachings for true credibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do your actions diverge from your values?
- How can you model better?
Another view
Perfect alignment is nearly impossible for any human.
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