If to do were as easy as to know what were good to do…
“If to do were as easy as to know what were good to do, chapels had been churches, and poor men’s cottages princes’ palaces. It is a good divine that follows his own instructions: I can easier teach twenty what were good to be done, than be one of the twenty to follow mine own teaching.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Highlights the gap between knowing the good and doing it, noting that teaching is easier than personal practice.
In simple terms: Knowing good deeds is easier than doing them.
Key Takeaway
Practice what you preach.
Themes
ethics
action
knowledge
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
ethical
practical
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership
- personal development
- community service
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you bridge knowledge and action?
- What obstacles stop you?
A Different Perspective
People often fail to act on knowledge.