Volharding - Actie en inactiviteit

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

een man van woorden en niet van daden is als een tuin vol onkruid

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

weinig woorden en veel daden

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

God helpt degenen die zichzelf helpen

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

God zendt nooit monden, maar Hij zendt vlees

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

Grote praters zijn kleine doeners

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

zeggen en doen zijn twee dingen

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

morgen komt nooit

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

je niest je verliest

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

bij twijfel, doe het nu

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

veel woorden zullen niet genoeg zijn om een ​​schepel te vullen

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

goede woorden zonder daden zijn niets anders dan biezen en riet