The proof is in the "do"

What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say. Ralph Waldo Emerson

People, actions do speak louder than words. They mean more too. Words can be empty and meaningless when action does not prove them true. Telling someone you love them but physically and/or verbally punching them doesn't really match up does it? Do *you* really think they are going to believe your empty sentiment? We are just making a bunch of noise with our words if actions don't come behind them to prove them. Our actions do most of our speaking for us. You may not like it but it's true. Our words should be what reinforces our actions because our actions carry more volume in our lives. Talk all you want but just make sure your words will be proven true with your actions, for that is what people are actually listening to and hearing.

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April 5, 2015

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Butter someone up

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A dime a dozen

"It's said that in the year 1796, the first U.S. dimes were produced for circulation. Hence, it would make sense for this phrase to originate sometime after." Read more here . Today the phrase carries the meaning that something is cheap or without value if it can be lumped in with other similar or exactly-like things. It's more of an insult than anything.

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