For words Live longer down the years than deeds.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Speech outlasts physical actions over time.
- In plain terms
- Words remain in memory longer than what we do.
- What can you take from it?
- Words have lasting legacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do words or deeds matter more?
- How do we leave a legacy?
Another view
Actions often carry more immediate weight than words.
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