Actions Speak Louder Than Words (Origin)
What Is the Origin of the Saying "Actions Speak Louder Than Words"?
The term "actions speak louder than words" means it's better to do something than just talk about it. It is a version of the saying "words are cheap."- "A word spoken in season is like an Apple of Gold set in Pictures of Silver, and actions are more precious than words."
- "So they would give him Glory, praise him with their Lips, and honour him with their Lives. They would make that their Work and Scope, that this may be the real Language of their Hearts and Actions, which speak much louder than Words."
- "Actions speak louder than Words, and are more to be regarded." (anon) (Notice that all nouns were given capital letters in and before that era.)
Examples of Use:
- I've had three assurances that the project will be completed soon. Well, let's see. Actions speak louder than words.
- John has told me he intends to apologize. Actions speak louder than words.
- I've heard enough. I'll believe it when I see it. Actions speak louder than words.
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