Begets Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“Strange thoughts beget strange deeds.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Revolt of Islam", 1817 (or similar)
Thoughts influence actions; unusual or unsettling ideas can lead to equally unusual behavior.
In simple terms: Weird thoughts cause weird deeds.
Key Takeaway
Guard your mind to shape your deeds.
Themes
thoughts
behavior
cause and effect
Mood
contemplative
cautionary
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- creative processes
- risk assessment
- personal habits
Key Concepts
psychology
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your thoughts shape your daily actions?
- Can you separate harmful thoughts from harmful actions?
A Different Perspective
Not all thoughts lead to deeds; context matters.
![“The messiness [in my books] is nothing like an Atwood novel. For me, the deeper subjects are secrets versus intimacy, and how both beget safety but also threaten it. And there is a lot for me about loss, too.” quote by Edan Lepucki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/580/edan-lepucki-20626_begets_the-messiness-in-my-books-is-nothing-lik_132412.jpg)
