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“Every action, every thought, every feeling, contributes to the education of the temper, the habits, and understanding.”
- Source
- Character
- Date
- 1871
Meaning of “Every action, every thought, every feeling, contributes to…”
Education continues through everyday conduct: repeated thoughts and actions train emotional responses, habits, and practical judgment even outside formal study.
Where does it come from?
Character, Chapter I, “Influence of Character,” Project Gutenberg #2541. It immediately follows the discussion of small acts and daily discipline, with Smiles describing action, thought and feeling as continuously educating temper, habits and understanding.
