Done Quote by William Shakespeare
“It is far easier for me to teach twenty what were right to be done, than be one of the twenty to follow mine own teaching.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Hamlet, Act I, Scene III, 1603
Teaching others is easier than living by one's own advice.
In simple terms: It’s simpler to instruct than to follow your own counsel.
Practice what you preach.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- leadership training
- personal coaching
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you find it harder to follow your own advice?
- What steps can you take to align words and actions?
One may lack the courage to act on their own teachings.