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Одно дело говорить, другое дело - делать
See Скоро сказка сказывается, да не скоро дело делается (С)
Cf: Between saying and doing there is a long road (Am., Br.). It is one thing to say and another to do (Br.). Saying and doing are two different things (Am.). Saying and doing are two things (Am., Br.). Saying is one thing, and doing is another (Br.). There is a big difference between word and deed (Br.). There is a difference between saying and doing (Am., Br.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.