Deeds Quote by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
“Date not the life which thou hast run by the mean of reckoning of the hours and days, which though hast breathed: a life spent worthily should be measured by a nobler line, — by deeds, not years...”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Critic, 1779
Life should be judged by deeds and moral quality, not merely by time lived
In simple terms: Measure life by actions, not years
Key Takeaway
Focus on meaningful deeds over longevity
Themes
ethics
meaning
time
legacy
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career evaluation
- personal reflection
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeds define a good life?
- Can time lived be a measure of growth?
A Different Perspective
Longevity can also bring wisdom and experience
