bhaskar saikia

There’s a simple way to tell the difference between a man and a boy: look at whether his actions match his words.

If a man says one thing but does another, if his promises are empty, if his words are nothing more than pleasant noise—then he’s not really a man, no matter how many years he has lived. He’s just a boy who likes to talk.

That’s why age is just a number. Aging alone doesn’t turn a boy into a man. Time can add wrinkles, grey hair, and years to a life, but maturity doesn’t automatically follow. What makes the difference is integrity—the alignment of word and deed.

A true man is not measured by how loudly he speaks, but by how consistently he acts. He keeps his word, even when it’s inconvenient. He stands by his commitments, even when it’s difficult. His promises are not decorations; they are foundations.

So if you ever want to know who’s in front of you, don’t just listen to what he says. Watch what he does. That is where you’ll find whether you are dealing with a man—or just a boy in disguise.