It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove read more

It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.

The trouble with the public is that there is too much of it; what we need in public is less read more

The trouble with the public is that there is too much of it; what we need in public is less quantity and more quality.

The public is wiser than the wisest critic.

The public is wiser than the wisest critic.

Grasp the subject, the words will follow.

Grasp the subject, the words will follow.

Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.

Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.

If there's anything a public servant hates to do it's something for the public.

If there's anything a public servant hates to do it's something for the public.

Sweet Benjamin, since thou art young, and hast not yet the use of tongue, make it thy slave, while thou read more

Sweet Benjamin, since thou art young, and hast not yet the use of tongue, make it thy slave, while thou art free; Imprison it, lest it do thee.

Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent.

Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent.

A good orator is pointed and impassioned.

A good orator is pointed and impassioned.