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  Actions speak louder than words

  People are more impressed with our sincerity if we act on our beliefs than if we merely talk about them.
• actions speak louder than words
  actions speak louder than words

  What one does is more important than what one says, as in Politicians need to be reminded that actions speak louder than words. This statement, a proverb found in many languages, including ancient Greek, was first worded in precisely this way in English in Colonial Currency (1736). Also see all talk; do as I say, not as I do.

Actions speak louder than words

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1. People are more impressed with our sincerity if we act on our beliefs than if we merely talk about them.

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actions speak louder than words Idioms  

1. What one does is more important than what one says, as in Politicians need to be reminded that actions speak louder than words. This statement, a proverb found in many languages, including ancient Greek, was first worded in precisely this way in English in Colonial Currency (1736). Also see all talk; do as I say, not as I do.

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Example Sentences

The television cameras caught the exchange, and everyone said all the right things afterward, but actions speak louder than words.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2023

But actions speak louder than words: We need to deepen the relationships with communities.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2023

“I think actions speak louder than words and his actions have definitely backed that up. So, yeah, I think it’s safe to say that it’s been different atmosphere around here.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2022

Ultimately, the diverse cast of characters learns that actions speak louder than words and that true goodness is seen in empathy for others.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022

"You will discover very soon, sir, that actions speak louder than words."

From Jurgen A Comedy of Justice by Cabell, James Branch