it means that
As a bird is known by the song it sings, a man is known by the words he speaks. If he tells lies, he is a liar; if he does what he says, we know he is honorable, etc.
proverb
it means that
As a bird is known by the song it sings, a man is known by the words he speaks. If he tells lies, he is a liar; if he does what he says, we know he is honorable, etc.