Happiness quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put ones thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world
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"Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world"

- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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This quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe speaks to the trouble of acting on our thoughts and concepts. Thinking is simple because it needs no effort, but acting on those ideas is hard since it requires us to take risks and put ourselves out there. It is a lot more challenging to put our ideas into action due to the fact that it requires us to take the initiative and make a plan to make our concepts a truth. This quote is a pointer that it is inadequate to just consider something, we need to take action in order to make it take place. Doing something about it is often the most tough part of any endeavor, however it is also the most rewarding. By acting, we can turn our dreams into reality and make a long lasting impact on the world.

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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe This quote is written / told by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe between August 28, 1749 and March 22, 1832. He was a famous Writer from Germany, the quote is categorized under the topic Happiness. The author also have 155 other quotes.

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