Action Quote by Mason Cooley
“Thoughts can be revised. Deeds cannot.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Thoughts and Deeds" collection, 1978
Ideas can change, but actions are fixed, highlighting the permanence of behavior versus fleeting thoughts.
In simple terms: Thoughts change, deeds stay.
Act wisely, think less.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- habit formation
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions define you?
- Can you revise past deeds?
Changing thoughts may not alter past deeds.