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Old Testament Era3 quotes
In 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 BCThe one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. — Proverbs 17:27 · 686 BCThe Renaissance3 quotes
The better part of valor is discretion. — William Shakespeare · 1597Be not thy tongue thy own shame's orator. — William Shakespeare · 1594Be checked for silence,
But never taxed for speech. — William Shakespeare · 1616Ancient World1 quote
He who knows does not speak.
He who speaks does not know. — Lao Tzu · 400 BCClassical antiquity1 quote
I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BC