An ounce of practice is generally worth more than a ton of theory.
An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory.
One ounce of practice is worth a thousand pounds of theory.
An ounce of application is worth a ton of abstraction.
A ton of Proust isn’t worth an ounce of Ray Bradbury.
An ounce of algebra is worth a ton of verbal argument.
An ounce of action is worth a ton of good intentions.
An ounce of heart knowledge is worth a ton of head learning.
In practicing the art of parenthood, an ounce of example is worth a ton of preachment.
In motivating people to love and defend the natural world, an ounce of hope is worth a ton of despair.
An ounce of logic can be worth more than a ton of tradition that has become obsolete through the weathering of time.
An ounce of practice is better than tons of theory.
There is a distinction, but no opposition, between theory and practice. Each to a certain extent supposes the other. Theory is dependent on practice; practice must have preceded theory.
An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.
Theory without practice is of little value, whereas practice is the proof of theory.Theory is the knowledge, practice the ability.
I believe without exception that theory follows practice. Whenever there is a conflict between theory and practice, theory is wrong. As far as I'm concerned, we make theories for what people have done.