Deeds Quote by George Herbert
“If thou do ill, the joy fades, not the pains. If well, the pain doth fade, the joy remains.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Temple, 1633
Good actions preserve joy while bad actions only lessen pain; virtue sustains happiness, vice erodes it.
In simple terms: Virtue keeps joy, vice erodes it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate good, avoid harm.
Themes
morality
consequence
virtue
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership decisions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Ethics
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain joy after a mistake?
- What habits reinforce lasting happiness?
A Different Perspective
Joy can be fragile if not reinforced by ongoing good deeds.
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