🎬 The Performance Principle: Measure by Doing
“Performance is the only valid test.” This potent proverb of quality control has been circulating for centuries. First gracing public consciousness in 1600, it flaunted itself in print inside William Camden’s Remains Concerning Britain (1605). It has since jumped from history’s scroll to the quills of numerous British authors like George Bernard Shaw and W. Somerset Maugham.
Ah, pudding—a delicious term! To Americans, a sweet, creamy delight; to the Brits, a fascinating evolution from sausage to crusted edibles. Dive into our survey of this expression: the Economist’s cheeky 1990 issue on the advertising biz aptly named “Proof of the Pudding.”
💡Savor These Synonyms and Similar Sayings:
- “The results speak for themselves.”
- “Actions speak louder than words.”
- “You can’t argue with success.”
💫 Some Antonyms for Kicks:
- “Promises without performance.”
- “All mouth and no trousers.”
- “Big hat, no cattle.”
🍽️ Related Expressions:
- “The proof is in the eating.”
- “The acid test.”
- “Seeing is believing.”
📚 Devour These Delicious Media:
- Literature: The Razor’s Edge by W. Somerset Maugham — a novel where actions and outcomes matter critically.
- Songs: “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran — performance in relationships proves love.
- Movies: The Pursuit of Happyness — Chris Gardner’s actions prove his determination and success.
- Proverb: “The taste of the pudding is in the eating.”
🥂 Witty and Wise Farewell Thought:
“Remember, my wordsmith companions: In life, much like our proverbial pudding, the truth of quality comes when you dig right in.”
