Act As You Speak

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John F. Kennedy

When our words don’t match our actions we’re lying.

Lying to, at least ourselves, but quite possibly others.

Better to make small pronouncements and act accordingly, than speak in grandiose terms and act otherwise.

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