Blaise Pascal
Mathematician, Physicist, Philosopher
"Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed."
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Deeds And Words
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William Shakespeare
Playwright, Poet
"Talking isn't doing. It is a kind of good deed to say well; and yet words are not deeds."
Confucius
Philosopher
"A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words."
Zhuangzi
Philosopher
"When deeds and words are in accord, the whole world is transformed."
Elie Wiesel
Writer, Holocaust Survivor
"Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds."
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"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."
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"The highest duty and the highest proof of wisdom - that deed and word should be in accord."
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"Human character evermore publishes itself. The most fugitive deed and word, the intimated purpose, express character."
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