Do nothing till thou hast well considered the end of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Act only after carefully considering the consequences of your actions.
- In plain terms
- Think about results before you start.
- What can you take from it?
- Evaluate outcomes before taking action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the likely outcomes of this choice?
- Have you acted before thinking it through?
Another view
Overthinking can lead to paralysis.
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