Talking Quotes

Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.

Men are born with two eyes, but only one tongue, in order that they should see twice as much as they say.

As we must account for every idle word, so must we account for every idle silence.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Words may show a man's wit but actions his meaning.

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.

Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.

I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.

I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.

Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.

People are generally amazed that I would take an interest in any form that would require me to stop talking for three hours.

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

Eloquence may set fire to reason.

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.

When you have nothing to say, say nothing.

Never interrupt me when I'm trying to interrupt you.

He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.

No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.