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Religious literature4 quotes
He who knows does not speak.
He who speaks does not know. — Lao Tzu · 400 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 BCThe one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. — Proverbs 17:27 · 686 BCComedy (play)3 quotes
Be not thy tongue thy own shame's orator. — William Shakespeare · 1594Never say more than is necessary. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1775Be checked for silence,
But never taxed for speech. — William Shakespeare · 1616Action comedy1 quote
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 · 1998Action comedy (film)1 quote
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 · 1998Buddy movie1 quote
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 · 1998Comedy1 quote
Never say more than is necessary. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1775Comedy of manners1 quote
Never say more than is necessary. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1775History (play)1 quote
The better part of valor is discretion. — William Shakespeare · 1597Philosophical literature1 quote
He who knows does not speak.
He who speaks does not know. — Lao Tzu · 400 BC