Skip to content

Education Quote by Stephen Covey

“To learn something but not to do is really not to learn. To know something but not to do is really not to know.” quote by Stephen Covey
Download Open image
“To learn something but not to do is really not to learn. To know something but not to do is really not to know.”

Stephen Covey

About This Quote

Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989

Learning without action is incomplete; true knowledge requires application.

In simple terms: Know and do together.

Key Takeaway

Apply what you learn immediately.

Themes

learning action effectiveness

Mood

motivational practical

Type

self‑help leadership

When to use this quote

  • education
  • skill development
  • project management

Key Concepts

behavior change knowledge transfer

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents you from acting on new knowledge?
  • How can you bridge learning and doing?
A Different Perspective

Action may be hindered by lack of resources.

4.3 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by Stephen Covey

Explore all 663 Stephen Covey quotes

More Education quotes

Browse all 37,680 Education quotes