Far from words and deeds
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y á NW é nx í ngyu ǎ n, which means that words with literary talent can spread far away or influence later generations. From the preface to Renshen Wenxuan.
The origin of Idioms
In the preface to Renshen Wenxuan written by Zhang Pu of Ming Dynasty, it is said that "the country depends on words and deeds." See "words without words, deeds are not far away".
Idiom usage
Used as an object or attribute; used in writing.
Chinese PinYin : yán wén xíng yuǎn
Far from words and deeds
survival of the fittest in natural selection. wù jìn tiān zé
wrinkled skin and white hair -- advanced in age. jī pí hè fà