To say what someone else was about to say themselves.

I want to know how this word is written.

It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action. / A person’s actions indicate their true sentiments more reliably than their claims do.

Please say this word out loud so that I can learn how it is pronounced.

It is advantageous not to rely solely on being nice to others.

Alternative form of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

(idiomatic) A response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference.