Quotes about Action Not Words

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. Votes: 4

As the United Nations pushes for jurisdiction over the globe, it is important to remember how it has acted in Bosnia. The character of an institution, no less than of an individual, is revealed through actions, not words. Votes: 3

I come from a generation of sceptics, who do not believe what politicians say. The Labour Party wants to convince people through actions, not words. The Nationalist party have given the country 25 years of lies, the Labour Party will build the country anew. Votes: 3

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man, that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of his friends, and that the most liberal professions of good will are very far from being the surest marks of it. I should be happy that my own experience had afforded fewer examples of the little dependence to be placed upon them. Votes: 3

By all means tell the world how good you are - but do it with actions, not words. Votes: 2

You're going to come across people in your life who will say all the right words at all the right times. But in the end, it's always their actions you should judge them by. It's actions, not words, that matter. Votes: 2

Actions, not words, are the ultimate results of leadership. Votes: 1

Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often. Votes: 1

The history of nations shows that words are not always immediately followed by action. Votes: 1

Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions. Votes: 1

All these primary impulses, not easily described in words, are the springs of man's actions. Votes: 1

Leaders do not sway with the polls. Instead, they sway the polls through their own words and actions. Votes: 1

Hope and wishes for all that delights will sour in the midst of action not taken and words unsaid. Votes: 1

I had moments of my actions and words not reflecting who it is I am - if that defines a punk, then yes, absolutely. Votes: 1

It is not whether your words or actions are tough or gentle; it is the spirit behind your actions and words that announces your inner state. Votes: 1

If you are of the opinion that the contemplation of suicide is sufficient evidence of a poetic nature, do not forget that actions speak louder than words. Votes: 1

Screaming, it's not me. I tried it before! Action is more my thing. Not talking. It's hard for me to have word fights, fighting with words. I'd rather just listen. Votes: 1

Because you basically won a close re-election, your first task is to unify the city. And it's done not with words but with actions, by reaching out, to the supporters of your opponent as well as to reassure your own supporters. Votes: 1

As societies grow decadent, the language grows decadent, too. Words are used to disguise, not to illuminate, action: you liberate a city by destroying it. Words are to confuse, so that at election time people will solemnly vote against their own interests. Votes: 1

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color. Votes: 1

Texting is addicting. Once you get emotionally involved with constant outside stimulation assaulting your brain, it is hard to stop looking at your machine every two minutes. Without rapid fire words appearing on a screen, you feel bored, not part of the action. Votes: 1

America is an idea. And it's the solemn responsibility of each 'temporary' president to protect and nurture that noblest of all ideas - with integrity. This man, Mitt Romney, has shown - not through his experience, but through his actions and words - that he is unqualified to carry out that responsibility. Votes: 1

I've learned from being in the woods that titles don't mean much and that actions speak a lot louder than words - even in Congress. I always look for the people who want to act - people who want to run the river or climb the mountain - even if they're not members of my political party. Votes: 1

In a world of cell phones and satellite feeds - a world in which the president can sit in the White House situation room and watch a military action unfold on the other side of the world - it is not realistic to expect TV news to be anything but what it has become: a ceaseless flow of words and images that may or may not be accurate. Votes: 1

It's not just words. Action expresses priorities. Votes: 0

Words should be used as tools of communication and not as a substitute for action Votes: 0

Somehow we must be able to show people that democracy is not about words, but action. Votes: 0

As societies grow decadent, the language grows decadent, too. Words are used to disguise, not to illuminate, action... Votes: 0

Our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action. Votes: 0

THOUGHTS are the WORDS supported with the ACTION and both are not independent of each other to produce results. Votes: 0

In other words, If you don't take action, you won't get any results You are not your resume, you are your work Votes: 0

Words and thoughts concerning compassionate action that are not put into practice are like beautiful flowers that are colorful but have no fragrance. Votes: 0

Promises to love without putting those words into action are just empty proposals. It’s not tangible until it is actually seen. Love is action. Votes: 0

Do not analyze things to death. Sometimes the best strategy is, "Ready, fire, aim." Do it first , then make adjustments. The answer lies in action-not in words. Votes: 0

It's time for greatness - not for greed. It's a time for idealism - not ideology. It is a time not just for compassionate words, but compassionate action. Votes: 0