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Wrought Quotes

An old word for action, still carrying real weight.

The famous exclamation about what God hath wrought opens this set with a sense of historical weight and wonder. That same reach into history and meaning continues in Jennifer Lee quotes.

What God hath wrought?

Quotes by Samuel Morse

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

Quotes by Herodotus

First he wrought, and afterward he taught.

Quotes by Geoffrey Chaucer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does wrought generally mean in these quotes?
It's an older way of saying something was made, done, or brought about through effort.
Is there a historically famous line in this collection?
Yes, one quote is the well-known exclamation about what a higher power has brought about.
Do these quotes connect risk to accomplishment?
Yes, one line states plainly that great deeds are usually achieved only at great risk.
Is there advice here about teaching versus doing?
Yes, one older quote suggests action should come first, with teaching to follow afterward.
Where can I find more quotes with a historical tone?
See Kevin Nealon quotes for a different, more modern voice.

Great deeds are said to be wrought only at great risk, while an older line insists action should always come before teaching. For related reflections, see Thyroid or Elections quotes.