Alexander L. R. Foote Quotes

FOOTE, Alexander L. R. Quotes

(fl. 1850), English clergyman and author

Contemplation

Let us unite contemplation with action.—In the harmony of the two, lies the perfection of character.—They are not contradictory and incompatible, but mutually helpful to each other. Contemplation will strengthen for action, and action sends us back to contemplation, and thus the inner and outer life will be harmoniously developed.