He who acts, spoils; he who grasps, lets slip.

Lao Tzu
He who acts, spoils; he who grasps, lets slip.
He who acts, spoils; he who grasps, lets slip.
He who acts, spoils; he who grasps, lets slip.
He who acts, spoils; he who grasps, lets slip.
About This Quote

He who acts, spoils; he who grasps, lets slip. This quote is often attributed to Aesop. It wasn’t written by him, but the interpretation of it is the same. Whatever you do has consequences.

When you act, your actions will have some kind of effect on other people. However, when you don’t act, your inaction will have a similar effect on others. Those who want to get ahead in life should not grasp for power.

They should act boldly and with confidence in their abilities to achieve their goals.

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