It is better to be making the news than taking it; to be an actor rather than a critic.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is more valuable to be the one creating events and news than merely observing or judging them.
- In plain terms
- Be a doer who makes news instead of a critic who just watches.
- What can you take from it?
- Create change rather than just judging it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you making news or taking it?
- When is criticism more important?
Another view
Critics also serve a useful role in checking power.
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