Tuesday, February 26, 2013

ACTIONS REALLY DO SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS



Most of my adult life I have collected quotations, maxims, poems, snippets of thought, philosophy, or advice from many sources.  Some writings are instructional; some amusing; some sad; some are deep and meaningful, requiring much thought, while others are light with immediately obvious meanings or lessons.
 
Recently I came across one I’d like to share with you.  Question yourself as you read this anonymously written poem:  Do I act and live so that others do not misunderstand my intentions or my character?  Do I walk my talk?
 
“I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I’d rather one should walk with me than merely show the way.  The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear; fine counsel is confusing but example’s always clear.  And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds, for to see good put in action is what everybody needs.  I soon can learn to do it if you’ll let me see it done; I can see your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run.  And the lectures you deliver may be very fine and true, but I’d rather get my lesson by observing what you do.  For I may not understand you and the high advice you give, but there’s no misunderstanding how you act and live.” 

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