deeds are fruits, words are but leaves
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Meaning · English
Actions are more important than words
Literally: actions are results, words are just talk
Examples
Deeds are fruits, words are but leaves, so let's see what you can do
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “deeds are fruits, words are but leaves” mean?
Actions are more important than words Literally: actions are results, words are just talk
Is “deeds are fruits, words are but leaves” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.