Action Quotes
Great acts are made up of small deeds.
"Great acts are made up of small deeds."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
Large accomplishments depend on manageable actions. The statement brings attention back to the ordinary work from which an impressive result develops.
Key takeaway:
Break a substantial goal into actions you can complete.
Origin of the quote
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 63, in the Feng–English translation.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe university-hosted translation includes the sentence with an introductory phrase referring to the universe. English wording belongs to the translators.
