Quote by Jeremy Taylor

Habits are the daughters of action, but then they nurse their mother, and produce daughters after her image, but far more beautiful and prosperous.

Habits are the daughters of action, but then they nurse thei

Summary

This quote suggests that habits are formed through actions and behaviors. Once established, they influence and shape future actions, leading to even more successful and positive results. The metaphor of "daughters" denotes that habits are born from actions and then, in turn, nurture and generate similar actions, but in an improved and superior manner. The idea is that through the repetition and refinement of actions, habits evolve into something more admirable and prosperous than their original source, highlighting the power of consistency and the potential for growth and progress in cultivating positive habits.

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Habits

By Jeremy Taylor

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