Such as thy words are, such will thy affections be esteemed; and such will thy deeds be as thy affections and such thy life as thy deeds.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Your words show your feelings and your actions shape your life.
- In plain terms
- Speak with feeling and act to live well.
- What can you take from it?
- Align your words and deeds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do your words match your acts?
- How do you express feelings?
Another view
People often say one thing and do another.
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