Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Comments repeatedly invoke the proverb 'actions speak louder than words' to express skepticism toward statements, promises, or claims by companies, executives, or politicians that lack supporting actions.

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Sample Comments

CWuestefeld Dec 3, 2010 View on HN

There is a difference between words and actions.

starspangled Aug 25, 2024 View on HN

Assurances mean nothing next to actions.

Alupis Apr 29, 2023 View on HN

There's quite a difference between saying something, and doing something, no?

blazespin Sep 1, 2014 View on HN

Yet another example of how actions speak louder than words.

woleium Apr 21, 2024 View on HN

what they say and what they do are different things

ejain May 9, 2014 View on HN

Nice, but as they say, actions speak louder than words.

hndamien Jan 4, 2018 View on HN

Actions speak louder than words though.

stuaxo Jan 26, 2021 View on HN

Lets see if their actions follow their words.

XorNot Apr 5, 2025 View on HN

To wit: actions speak louder then words.

travisketchum Mar 2, 2012 View on HN

What people say, and what people do are often two different things!