Learning is pleasurable but doing is the height of enjoyment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Acquiring knowledge is enjoyable but taking action brings the deepest satisfaction.
- In plain terms
- Learning is fun but doing is better.
- What can you take from it?
- Action brings more joy than learning alone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you learn more by doing or studying?
Another view
Sometimes learning without action is safer.
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