Action is more generally understood than words.

In the course of my life, I have often had to eat my words, and I must confess that I have always found it a wholesome diet.

All the creatures are pleased by loving words; and therefore we should address words that are pleasing to all, for there is no lack of sweet words.

It is better to allow our lives to speak for us than our words.

My dear Tiberius, you must not give way to youthful emotion or take it to heart if anyone speaks ill of me; let us be satisfied if we can make people stop short at unkind words.

Words are one thing - deeds something entirely different. Fine words are a mask to cover shady deeds.