actions speak louder than words
actions speak louder than words
Meaning
- what you do carries more weight than what you say
- doing is better than just speaking
- your actions are more significant than your words
- better to do something rather than just talk
Example Sentences
- “You always speak of the importance of charity, but never do anything. Actions speak louder than words!”
- The captain, tired of trying to motivate his players, took it upon himself to guide his team to victory. After all, actions spoke louder than words.
- Politicians are all the same, all talk but no work; do they realize that actions speak louder than words?
- Its no use sitting and speaking of success, you have to act on it. Remember actions speak louder than words.
- A good leader does not tell his team how things should be done, he shows them; after all, actions speak louder than words.
Origin
This statement is a very old proverb and is found in many languages and in various forms. It was first recorded in English in this exact way In 1736, in a piece of writing with the title Melancholy State of Province the following is found:
Actions speak louder than Words, and are more to be regarded.
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