Does the following make sense?:
Actions speak louder then words. Inaction speaks the loudest
2007-06-15 20:53:41 · 8 answers · asked by . 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No. should be "action speaks louder than words, inaction speaks louder"
Note that action/inaction are used as singular. Better this form than "actions" and better comparative rather than superlative case.
2007-06-15 21:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's okay. You might try this:
"Actions speak louder than words, but inaction speaks loudest."
Same thoughts, same words, but I added a word and a comma. Better flow.
2007-06-16 04:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will be forcing a meaning where there is none if you say 'inaction speaks loudest' -- it may make sense thought when you are referring to some unique situation, such as when a government is so callous, corrupt and indifferent when its citizens are all dying of poverty and hunger. In this situation, government inaction speak loudest in perpetrating the social injustice....
2007-06-16 04:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mag 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that what you do tells someone much more about you than simply saying some words that you don't mean. Inaction speaks the loudest, because it means you're not doing ANYTHING; it implies that you simply don't care about a situation.
2007-06-16 03:56:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking if this is grammatically correct, I think so. You just need a period at the end of the second sentence.
If you are asking if the thought behind the words is clearly stated, yes it is.
2007-06-16 04:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by Sherri S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely believe this quote or proverb is very applicable to politics. It does make sense.
2007-06-16 05:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by Patch3977 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes sense, but please note that it is 'louder than', not 'louder then.'
2007-06-16 04:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep...depends if ur a doer or not and what you didn't do when you did nothing.=)
2007-06-16 04:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋