You can't measure the mutual affection of two human beings by the number of words they exchange.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True affection is shown through actions and presence, not the volume of words exchanged.
- In plain terms
- Words don't measure how much people care about each other.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions speak louder than words in affection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show you care?
- Are words or actions more important?
Another view
Words can sometimes convey depth that actions cannot.
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