Think like a man of action, act like a man…
Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.
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Henri Bergson Quote: “Think like a man of action, act like a man…”
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Hindi (हिंदी)
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ThoughtsWorld Editorial
“एक कर्मठ व्यक्ति की तरह सोचें और एक विचारशील व्यक्ति की तरह कार्य करें।”
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
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ThoughtsWorld Editorial
“કર્મશીલ માણસની જેમ વિચારો અને વિચારશીલ માણસની જેમ કાર્ય કરો.”
Meaning & Editorial Analysis
Bergson urges uniting practical realism in our thinking with deep ethical reflection in our actions, avoiding both idle abstraction and reckless impulse.
Historical Context
Written by Nobel Laureate Henri Bergson (born October 18, 1859) as a guiding principle for modern intellectual and civic life.
Attribution & Source Verification
| Attributed To | Henri Bergson |
|---|---|
| Attribution Status | Verified |
| Language | English |
| Primary Source / Work | Message to the International Congress of Philosophy (1937) — Écrits et paroles, Presses Universitaires de France |
| Categories | Life & Wisdom |
| Topics | character Leadership self-discipline Wisdom |
| Occasions | Graduation Teacher's Day |
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