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The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones. Many read more
The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones. Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue. [Ecclesiasticus 28:17 --18].
What this country needs is more free speech worth listening to.
What this country needs is more free speech worth listening to.
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.
Without publicity there can be no public support, and without public support every nation must decay.
Without publicity there can be no public support, and without public support every nation must decay.
In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.
In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.
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.
Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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.
Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.
Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.