In my article Best Imitator Goes To ..., I mentioned that kids tend to copy what adults do than do what is being told to them to do. They spend more time and focus on trying to be an adult by checking how an adult acts. Not by just listening to them. From this point, one can say that actions speak louder than words. But why is that so? What do you think is the reason behind this? Continue reading and you might get the answer you are seeking.
The Origin
This proverb was first said, at the time of the English Civil War, by John Pym, the English parliamentarian. It was recorded in 1628 in Hansard, the record of the proceedings of the UK parliament:
‘A word spoken in season is like an Apple of Gold set in Pictures of Silver,’ and actions are more precious than words.'
It was just transformed into 'actions speak louder than words' later by an English Puritan clergyman, Thomas Manton's Book of Sermons, 1693:
'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.'
But of all the books that I read, it seems that this phrase was started as early as the 1550s by a French writer named Michel de Montaigne. And he said, "Saying is one thing and doing is another."
Even the Bible has a say to it,
'Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.'
1 John 3:18
But why?
Because what you do has more impact than what you say. People will likely believe in what you do rather than just hearing what you have to say. Since everyone can say anything, doing and taking part is a table turner. People would likely be more convinced in someone who does more compare to someone who talks more.
Take as an example in a relationship, if your partner always says 'I love you' but failed to show his 'love' for you, then his words will become meaningless. As a partner, you will still look for more, more than to just hearing his words. Showing care and affection is one thing that contributes to a healthy relationship.
Consider this, we can always say 'sorry' a million times once we did bad things but keeping doing it will put your credibility at stake. Are you willing to listen to someone who repeatedly do the same mistakes over and over?
One more thing, a father who consistently reminds his son not to answer back his mother in a rude way but he is the one who shouts back to his mother. His son will likely continue showing disrespect to his mother because this is what his dad is doing to his mother (kid's grandmother).
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So, do actions really speak louder than words? It is up to you now. What do you think?
My Thoughts
It is a yes for me. Yes, words can inspire and motivates others but actions has more impact in one's life. In reality, these two should always come hand in hand. Because a words without actions are pointless, and actions without words are confusing.
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Words can be empty. But if people put a premium on it, then it seems enough even when these are not backed by action. On the flipside, words do more damage when it is meant to hurt someone, so care is needed, too, to avoid this.