Actions speak louder than words

Cultural  

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 Board correctly determined that Erik Menendez’s actions speak louder than words, and that his conduct in prison and current mentality demonstrates that he still poses an unreasonable risk of danger to the community.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Actions speak louder than words and the actions have all been there. People are willing to believe it and put their trust in it," said one source.

From BBC

“Actions speak louder than words,” Foster said.

From Los Angeles Times

This is the point at which actions speak louder than words.

From BBC

“Actions speak louder than words, and I’m not gonna let this narrative of me playing both sides — no no no, this is not me playing both sides,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times