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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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"Actions speak louder than words," Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder told reporters after the group announced that it was halting attacks on the US.

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2024

In a possible reference to his solidarity visit to Israel, Musk posted on X earlier on Monday: "Actions speak louder than words."

From Reuters ● Nov. 27, 2023

Actions speak louder than words, he said, and the plan outlined on Friday was not enough: “It’s a big step forward, but it’s not marriage equality.”

From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2023

Actions speak louder than words, and there were no words in this case.”

From Time ● Jan. 28, 2016

Actions speak louder than words, which is not a saying that George ever uses.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2024

They know his actions speak louder than words.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 19, 2023

Everybody else tinkers around our artistry,’ but actions speak louder than words and there was nothing there.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2023

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

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2023

That "actions speak louder than words" we all knew; But now we may add, "and more gracefully, too."

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 16, 1891 by Various