The man who really counts in the world is the doer, not the mere critic-the man who actually does the work, even if roughly and imperfectly, not the man who only talks or writes about how it ought to be done.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who do work matter more than those who only criticize it.
- In plain terms
- Doers are better than critics.
- What can you take from it?
- Action matters more than words.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you a doer or a critic?
- What impact do you want to have?
Another view
Critics can sometimes provide necessary oversight and improvement.
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