The proof is in the pudding

Meaning: Results speak louder than promises.

Origin: English proverb, shortened from 'the proof of the pudding is in the eating' (14th century).

Translations

• French: C'est au pied du mur qu'on voit le maçon (literally: It's at the foot of the wall that you see the mason)
• Spanish: Al freír será el reír (literally: When frying will come the laughing)
• Japanese: 論より証拠 (Ron yori shōko) (literally: Evidence over argument)

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