Bread Quote by James Russell Lowell
“Not a deed would he do, Not a word would he utter, Till he's weighed its relation To plain bread and butter.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Quaker's Song", 1840
He refrains from action and speech until he evaluates the moral weight of even simple tasks.
In simple terms: Think before acting or speaking.
Assess impact before acting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily chores
- business decisions
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does caution become indecision?
- How to balance thought and action?
Overanalysis can lead to paralysis.