Woord is but wynd; leff woord and tak the dede.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Words are like wind, so ignore words and look at actions instead.
- In plain terms
- Do not trust words, trust actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge people by their deeds not words.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters more words or deeds?
- Can words be trusted?
Another view
Sometimes words are necessary to convey intent.
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