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Tact and discretion12 quotes
Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact. — George Eliot · 1879The better part of valor is discretion. — William Shakespeare · 1597Not being able to speak is not the same as not speaking. You seem as if you like to talk. I like to let people talk who like to talk. It makes it easier to find out how full of shit they are. — Lee · 1998He who knows does not speak.
He who speaks does not know. — Lao Tzu · 400 BCI have often regretted my speech, never my silence. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCBe not thy tongue thy own shame's orator. — William Shakespeare · 1594All 12 quotes →Silence is golden4 quotes
Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact. — George Eliot · 1879I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCIn the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. — Proverbs 10:19 · 686 BCEven a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. — Proverbs 17:28 · 686 BCTalking2 quotes
He who knows does not speak.
He who speaks does not know. — Lao Tzu · 400 BCWhen you have nothing to say, say nothing. — Charles Caleb Colton · 1820Talking too much2 quotes
Not being able to speak is not the same as not speaking. You seem as if you like to talk. I like to let people talk who like to talk. It makes it easier to find out how full of shit they are. — Lee · 1998Never say more than is necessary. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1775Courage1 quote
The better part of valor is discretion. — William Shakespeare · 1597Eloquence1 quote
Be checked for silence,
But never taxed for speech. — William Shakespeare · 1616Ignorance1 quote
He who knows does not speak.
He who speaks does not know. — Lao Tzu · 400 BCStaying quiet1 quote
I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCWisdom1 quote
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. — Proverbs 17:27 · 686 BC