This great maxim of Philosophy he had gathered by the teaching of nature alone: That man was created to work, not to speculate, or feel, or dream.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans are made to take action and work, not just to think or dream.
- In plain terms
- We should work instead of just thinking or feeling.
- What can you take from it?
- Action and work are more important than passive thought.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you working enough on your goals?
- How much time do you spend thinking versus doing?
Another view
Thinking and dreaming are also needed to plan and inspire work.
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