What does well done is better than well said. benjamin franklin quote mean to you?

Answer 1

It means that actions talk..............

Answer 2

Well done is better than well said means:
It's better to DO something well than to simply say something well.

In a similar vein my mother use to say:
Actions speak louder than words.

Both point out the same reality:
Better to do something good rather simply talk about doing it.

Answer 3

I think he meant that in order to use ones intelligence to its fullest potential you need the information and knowledge that comes with a good education. To say that it is like "silver in the mine" is saying that the silver, or the genius, while very valuable, has thus far been untapped. It's not doing anybody any good. Once silver is mined, that is when the owner can reap the value and benefits. So to with genius, once fed by education, the brain in question can put the gift to good use.

Answer 4

In short it means actions speak louder than words.

Answer 5

Actions speak louder than words. Many people talk...but they can't walk the walk.

Answer 6

Actions are better than words.

Answer 7

Deeds rather than words. Some people can talk the talk, but they cannot walk the walk.

Answer 8

to me it means. if you actually do something well, it is better, more important if you will, then if you just said you were going to do that well.

Answer 9

"Well done" is better than "well said."

Because you can talk and talk and never do anything. But well done is...well, it is DONE.

Answer 10

People can TALK, but can they put ACTION behind it?