Seven Sayings on Speech and Silence

1. Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. ~Martin Farquhar Tupper, "Of Discretion," Proverbial Philosophy
2. It is better to keep one's mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open it and resolve all doubt. ~Abraham Lincoln – this one made me smile I like how Solomon put it too “Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; when he closes his lips he is esteemed a man of understanding.”(Prov. 17:28 – Amplified Bible)
3. The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said. ~Author Unknown
4. He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees. ~ Benjamin Franklin
5. The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak” ~Baruch Spinoza
6. With respect to general conversations and even disagreements: “The kindest word in all the world is the unkind word, unsaid.” (Author Unknown) indeed “by swallowing evil words unsaid, no one has ever harmed his stomach. (Winston Churchill) Remember, the law of kindness should always rule your mouth (Proverbs 31:26)
7. Talking about disagreements and even quarrels: “Isn't it surprising how many things, if not said immediately, seem not worth saying ten minutes from now?” ~Arnot L. Sheppard, Jr.

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