Who said “I judge a man by his actions with men, much more than by his declarations Godwards --…”?

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Anthony Trollope. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceLetter to G W Rusden (8 June 1876)

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“I judge a man by his actions with men, much more than by his declarations Godwards -- When I find him to be envious, carping, spiteful, hating the successes of others, and complaining that the world has never done enough for him, I am apt to doubt whether his humility before God will atone for his want of manliness.”
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Trollope, A. (n.d.). I judge a man by his actions with men, much more than by his declarations Godwards -- When I find him to be envious, carping, spiteful, hating the successes of others, and complaining that the world has never done enough for him, I am apt to doubt whether his humility before God will atone for his want of manliness. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32496-i-judge-a-man-by-his-actions-with/

MLA

Trollope, Anthony. “I judge a man by his actions with men, much more than by his declarations Godwards -- When I find him to be envious, carping, spiteful, hating the successes of others, and complaining that the world has never done enough for him, I am apt to doubt whether his humility before God will atone for his want of manliness.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32496-i-judge-a-man-by-his-actions-with/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Trollope, Anthony. “I judge a man by his actions with men, much more than by his declarations Godwards -- When I find him to be envious, carping, spiteful, hating the successes of others, and complaining that the world has never done enough for him, I am apt to doubt whether his humility before God will atone for his want of manliness.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32496-i-judge-a-man-by-his-actions-with/.