It is not enough to understand, or to see clearly. The future will be shaped in the arena of human activity, by those willing to commit their minds and their bodies to the task.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Understanding or vision is insufficient without dedicated human effort to enact change.
- In plain terms
- Knowing is not enough; you must act to make things happen.
- What can you take from it?
- Action is required to shape the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What actions are needed now?
- How do we commit to change?
Another view
Sometimes understanding prevents action due to complexity.
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