Quote by Abigail Adams

We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.

We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions th

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a significant imbalance between the words we use and the actions we take. It implies that individuals often use impressive or grandiose language that may sound impressive, but fail to back them up with tangible actions. The quote highlights a discrepancy between what people say and what they actually do, indicating a need for more alignment and consistency between words and actions.

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By Abigail Adams

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