The public at large, however, knew little and cared less about what was happening behind the scenes. Their eyeswhen they bothered to look at allwere upon the well lighted stage where the Harding Administration was playing a drama of discreet and seemly statesmanship.
Actions speak louder than words basically means that the character you play as yourself shows the real truth of who you are and what you're capable of, since playing the role of yourself can show your true colors without you even saying a word.
1 âYou always speak of the importance of charity, but never do anything. Actions speak louder than words!â.  The captain, tired of trying to motivate his players, took it upon himself to guide his team to victory.