Action is consolatory. It is the enemy of thought and the friend of flattering illusions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Doing things calms the mind because it stops overthinking and allows comforting delusions to persist.
- In plain terms
- Working keeps you busy so you do not have to think too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay busy to avoid anxious thoughts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does working help you feel better?
- Is thinking always better than acting?
Another view
It suggests action is only a way to avoid truth rather than solve problems.
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