Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Do not say things. What you are stands over you the while and thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary.

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Summary

This quote implies that actions speak louder than words. No matter what one says, their true intentions and character are revealed by their actions. Even if someone speaks against their true beliefs or desires, their actions will silently reveal the truth. The quote emphasizes that actions have a greater impact on others than mere words, as they can convey honesty and integrity or reveal hypocrisy and deceit. Ultimately, what one does will always have a more profound effect on how they are perceived than what they say.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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