Neither praise nor dispraise thyself, thine actions serve the turn.

Meaning: Your deeds speak louder than self-promotion or self-deprecation; let accomplishments prove your worth.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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