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Integrity Quote by Allan Kardec

“The more clearly a principle is understood by the intellect, the more inexcusable is the neglect to put it into practice.” quote by Allan Kardec
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“The more clearly a principle is understood by the intellect, the more inexcusable is the neglect to put it into practice.”

Allan Kardec

About This Quote

Source Book: The Spirits' Book by Allan Kardec, 1857

Intellectual understanding of a principle increases moral responsibility to act on it.

In simple terms: Know it, do it.

Key Takeaway

Align knowledge with action.

Themes

ethics knowledge action

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • leadership
  • daily decisions
  • social activism

Key Concepts

Moral responsibility practical philosophy integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why is it hard to act on what we know?
  • What steps can bridge belief and behavior?
A Different Perspective

People often separate belief from practice.

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