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John Locke

I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

John Locke means that what people do reveals what they really think or believe more clearly than their words. In other words, actions provide a more accurate understanding of a person's true intentions or ideas than what they say.

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