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Bridges Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr

“One of the great tragedies of life is that men seldom bridge the gulf between practice and profession, between doing and saying.” quote by Martin Luther King, Jr
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“One of the great tragedies of life is that men seldom bridge the gulf between practice and profession, between doing and saying.”

Martin Luther King, Jr

About This Quote

Source Speech: "The Other America", 1967

People rarely align their actions with their stated values, creating a gap between theory and practice.

In simple terms: Words often differ from deeds.

Key Takeaway

Bridge the gap between what you say and do.

Themes

integrity profession practice

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • public speaking
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

cognitive dissonance ethical behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to align actions with words?
  • Why do we rationalize inconsistencies?
A Different Perspective

Changing behavior is harder than changing speech.

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