Why Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words

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Actions vs. Words In America we have the freedom to say and do whatever we want, of course with a few exceptions. The freedom of speech and freedom to do things are much different. I believe that actions speak louder than words. Words don’t mean anything when people don't mean what they’re saying. Following through with promises is so important. Actions speak volumes more than words. Words are just an empty promise, saying and doing things are completely different. Anybody can say anything. Words don’t mean much unless they are backed up with an action. Actions are show and actually make an impact, for example, someone telling it’s friend that they will bring her a book and actually bringing it are two different things. That friend is counting

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