For life is tendency, and the essence of a tendency is to develop in the form of a sheaf, creating, by its very growth, divergent directions among which its impetus is divided.
Henri BergsonRead
I would say act like a man of thought and think like a man of action.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Balance thoughtful consideration with decisive action.
Henri Bergson's quote emphasizes the importance of combining deep thought with effective action. It suggests that one should engage in reflective thinking while also being prepared to act decisively, implying that both contemplation and action are necessary for achieving success and insight in life.
Themes
ThoughtActionBalanceWisdomSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting when discussing strategies, one could reference this quote to encourage both planning and execution.
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