Proverbs
Actions Speak Louder Than ___ — Deeds, Promises, or Something Else?
Complete the proverb: 'Actions speak louder than ___.'
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What is the answer to 'Actions speak louder than ___'?
The answer is words. The full proverb is 'Actions speak louder than words', meaning what people do matters more than what they say. Many people guess 'deeds' or 'promises', but those are not the classic ending.
Why do so many people get this proverb wrong?
The trap is that 'deeds', 'promises' and even 'thoughts' all fit the meaning, so people choose a plausible-sounding word. Only 'words' completes the original saying, which is why the quiz sparks so much debate.
What does the proverb 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?
It means a person's behaviour and deeds reveal their true intentions far more reliably than their spoken promises.