I don't know a soul who doesn't maintain two separate lists of doctrines - the ones that they believe that they believe; and the ones that they actually try to live by. (Shadow of the Hegemon) Spoken by Sister Carlotta
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often hold two sets of beliefs: one they claim to believe and one they actually follow in practice.
- In plain terms
- Everyone has beliefs they say they hold and different ones they actually live by.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of the gap between your stated values and your actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which list do you prioritize?
- Why do we maintain separate lists?
Another view
Some differences between belief and action are due to circumstance rather than hypocrisy.
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