He who is too busy doing good finds no time to be good
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being occupied with good deeds does not guarantee you are living virtuously.
- In plain terms
- Doing good things is not the same as being a good person.
- What can you take from it?
- Align actions with inner character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you busy or good?
- What defines your character?
Another view
It undervalues the impact of charitable actions regardless of intent.
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