--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If anyone on the verge of action should…" description: "\"If anyone on the verge of action should judge himself according to the outcome, he would never begin. Even though the result may gladden the whole worl..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f4/anonymous-1_action_if-anyone-on-the-verge-of-action-should_493511.jpg" --- # If anyone on the verge of action should judge himself… ![“If anyone on the verge of action should judge himself according to the outcome, he would never begin. Even though the result may gladden the whole world, that cannot help the hero; for he knows the result only when the whole thing is over, and that is not how he became a hero, but by virtue of the…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f4/anonymous-1_action_if-anyone-on-the-verge-of-action-should_493511.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f4/anonymous-1_action_if-anyone-on-the-verge-of-action-should_493511.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f4/anonymous-1_action_if-anyone-on-the-verge-of-action-should_493511.jpg) > “If anyone on the verge of action should judge himself according to the outcome, he would never begin. Even though the result may gladden the whole world, that cannot help the hero; for he knows the result only when the whole thing is over, and that is not how he became a hero, but by virtue of the fact that he began.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Judging actions by uncertain outcomes prevents initiation, so one must act without knowing results. **In simple terms:** Fear of outcome stops action. Key Takeaway Act before knowing results. Themes courage initiative uncertainty Mood reflective determined Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - starting a project - making a career change - public speaking - creative endeavors Key Concepts psychology risk motivation Questions to Reflect On - What would you try if outcome didn’t matter? - How can you accept uncertainty? 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