We shall be judged by what we do, not by how we felt while we were doing it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Judgment comes from actions taken, not the feelings felt during those actions.
- In plain terms
- We are judged by deeds, not feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on what you do, not how you felt while doing it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How will you be judged eventually?
- Did you act despite how you felt?
Another view
Feelings often motivate actions and should not be ignored.
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