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tree is known by its fruit

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tree is known by its fruit
Prov. People judge your character by what you do. (Biblical.) The politician may say she believes in more spending on child care, but the tree is known by its fruit; she hasn't voted for a single measure that would help.
See also: fruit, known, tree


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