“He who considers too much will perform little.”
What this quote means
This aphorism warns against the paralysis of analysis. Overthinking can prevent us from acting and progressing. It encourages us to find a balance between reflection and action, to make timely decisions and to learn through experience rather than mere contemplation.
How to apply it daily
Choose a task you have been postponing due to overthinking. Set a time limit to decide, then take the plunge.
Continue
Related quotes
Same author or same theme — keep reading.
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”Create visual
“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”Create visual
“Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.”Create visual
“To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it.”Create visual
“Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.”Create visual
“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.”Create visual