You will be better advised to watch what we do instead of what we say.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that it's better to pay attention to how people actually behave, rather than just listening to what they say. Sometimes, people may claim one thing but their actions show something different. So it's important to observe what people do, not just what they say.
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