To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it.
Benjamin FranklinRead
Well done is better than well said.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Actions speak louder than words, and it is better to achieve results than just to talk about them.
This quote by Benjamin Franklin emphasizes the importance of actions over words. It suggests that while it is easy to make promises or speak about good intentions, true value and integrity are demonstrated through the actual accomplishments and efforts we make. In essence, what we do carries more weight than what we say.
Themes
ActionsWordsResultsIntegrityEffort
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, one might use this quote to encourage colleagues to focus on completing projects rather than just discussing ideas.
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I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.
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