However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

Gautama Buddha
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,...
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,...
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,...
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,...
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If you read the Bible or other holy books, but do not act on what you read, then your reading will have done you no good. People who are religious are often criticized for being hypocritical. They say that their religion is one thing in public, but something completely different in private. This is an example of how the instinct to separate our public and private selves can be counterproductive.

When you go to church, at least pretend to believe what you say you believe. If you don’t, then your efforts will have failed to do any good at all.

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