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Andrew Carnegie

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.

Age

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As people age, they tend to trust actions more than words because actions reveal true intentions. This shift reflects a growing skepticism about promises and a focus on observable behavior to judge character.

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