Mindfulness Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh
![“Your action, what you do, depends on who you are. The quality of your action depends on the quality of your being. [...] So there is a link between doing and being. If you don’t succeed in being, you can’t succeed in doing.” quote by Thich Nhat Hanh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/384/th-ch-nh-t-h-nh-689_mindfulness_your-action-what-you-do-depends-on-who-y_1315033.jpg)
““Your action, what you do, depends on who you are. The quality of your action depends on the quality of your being. [...] So there is a link between doing and being. If you don’t succeed in being, you can’t succeed in doing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, 1998
Personal development determines the quality of actions; being and doing are inseparable.
In simple terms: Being well leads to good deeds.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner qualities to improve actions.
Themes
mindfulness
being
action
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- work performance
- teaching
- habit formation
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
self‑growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your inner state affect your work?
- What practices nurture your being?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting inner work can limit external success.
