"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."
Simplified meaning
Talking about what it means to be a good person won't make you a good person. Instead, focus on your actions and actually become one. Imagine a classroom where students spend hours debating what makes a great student, but never actually study or do their homework. They won't learn anything just by talking about it. Similarly, you should spend less time discussing and more time doing good deeds. Help others, be honest, and treat people kindly. By living these values, you become the good person you talked about. This way, your actions speak louder than words.
Related tags
Action Conduct Ethics Inspiration Marcus aurelius Personal growth Philosophy Self-improvement Virtue Wisdom
MORE QUOTES BY Marcus Aurelius
FEATURED QUOTES
