Persévérance - Action et inaction

used for saying that if a person continuously engages in empty talk without taking productive action, they will not accomplish anything meaningful or valuable

un homme de paroles et non d'actes est comme un jardin plein de mauvaises herbes

used to emphasize the importance of being efficient, effective, and productive, rather than being overly talkative or boastful

quelques mots et beaucoup d'actes

used to say that individuals who take action and put in effort to achieve their goals and solve their problems are more likely to receive divine assistance or blessings

Dieu aide ceux qui s'aident

used to imply that people should have faith and trust in God's ability to provide for their needs and to solve their problems

Dieu n'envoie jamais de bouches mais Il envoie de la viande

used to imply that people who talk a lot about their plans or achievements may not be as capable as they appear, and that it is important to look at what people do rather than simply what they say

les grands bavards sont les petits acteurs

used to highlight how people tend to assume guilt or fault when someone is not present to provide their perspective or defend themselves

used to suggest that what people say or promise is not always what they actually do or follow through with

dire et faire sont deux choses

used to emphasize the importance of taking action in the present and avoiding procrastination, as tomorrow is always in the future and becomes today when it arrives

demain ne vient jamais

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

tu dors, tu perds

used to advise that when one is uncertain about what to do, it may be better to refrain from taking any action at all

en cas de doute, ne le fais pas

used to emphasize the need for action rather than mere talk or empty promises, as using many words does not necessarily lead to to achieving one's goals or solving a problem

beaucoup de mots ne rempliront pas un boisseau

used to imply that words or promises are meaningless without actions to back them up

les bonnes paroles sans les actes ne sont que des joncs et des roseaux