The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Talking isn't doing. It is a kind of good deed to say well; and yet words are not deeds.
A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.
But we may want to keep in mind that deeds and words are not as distinguishable as often we presume. History does not belong only to its narrators, professional or amateur. While some of us debate what history is or was, others take it into their own hands.
The fiend with all his comrades Fell then from heaven above, Through as long as three nights and days, The angels form heaven into hell; And them all the Lord transformed to devils, Because they his deed and word Would not revere.
I am a poet in deeds--not often in words.
When deeds and words are in accord, the whole world is transformed.
Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds.
Human character evermore publishes itself. The most fugitive deed and word, the intimated purpose, express character.
The highest duty and the highest proof of wisdom - that deed and word should be in accord.
Say: o brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.
