proverb · Words worth keeping
You must judge a man by the work done by his hands.
You must judge a man by the work done by his hands.
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
Judging a person by work done with their hands gives conduct and accomplishment priority over claims. The saying values visible contribution.
Example
A group checks a relevant commitment while recognising contributions beyond visible physical output.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
A critical reading does not make manual work, employment or output a measure of human worth. Relevant actions can inform a particular responsibility, while disability, resources and different kinds of contribution matter. A useful application assesses actual commitments without ignoring constraints or reducing a life to productivity.
When to use it
Use it to examine conduct without a productivity worth test.
Keep in mind
No lower dignity from limited physical capacity, unemployment or different work is established.
An interpretation of the words, not a claim about their earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
Nigeria
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin.- Historical period
- Date unknown
- Culture
- Nigeria