Lewis Mumford Quotes

It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises-but only performance is reality.

Deeds are fruits, words are leaves

Promise little and do much.

What one does is what counts. Not what one had the intention of doing.

If a guy doesn't work hard and doesn't play well, he can't lead anything. All he is, is a talker.

My business is not to show anybody anything; my job is just to do it.

Words mean nothing. Action is the only thing. Doing. That's the only thing.

It's deeds we need, not words.

Whether someone signs something is not what's important. It's what they do and how they do it that matters.

I also expected a lot from Modi, like every citizen. Talking is different; delivering is important.

You are not guaranteed to be part of that story if you don't perform.

You've got to look at the promises I kept. It's not just talking about doing things: it's doing them.

There's a lot of work that needs to be done, and there's a difference between talking the talk and walking the walk.

Intention without action is an insult to those who expect the best from you.

I'm certainly hoping that all the recommendations that we have heard will be implemented.

An acre of performance is worth a whole world of promise.

Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes... but no plans.

Never promise more than you can perform.

I don't care about motivation. I care about credibility.

You can't build a reputation on what you intend to do.

Deed, not words shall speak me.

You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.

Good intentions are not enough. They've never put an onion in the soup yet.

Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.

You never want to be the director who dropped the ball, you know?