We've been taught to believe that action... by Marlo Thomas

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We've been taught to believe that actions speak louder than words. But I think words speak pretty loud all of our lives; we carry these words in our head.

- Marlo Thomas

Other quotes by Marlo Thomas

Life

I think loss of loved ones is the hardest blow in life.

- Marlo Thomas

Medical Care Today

Today, all patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude's are treated without regard for the family's ability to pay. Everything beyond what is covered by insurance is taken care of, and for those without insurance, all of the medical costs are absorbed by the hospital.

- Marlo Thomas

Man

A man has to be Joe McCarthy to be called ruthless. All a woman has to do is put you on hold.

- Marlo Thomas

Women

The Golden Girls certainly proved that there was a large audience for a show about older women.

- Marlo Thomas

Family Being

In that I found being able to talk to my family about my feelings, praying for strength and realizing that our lives have a deep purpose and the journey of our lives is to find out what that is and express it, was the only way I could have gotten through it.

- Marlo Thomas

Facts

Never face facts; if you do you'll never get up in the morning.

- Marlo Thomas

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