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Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.
Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.
Free speech is intended to protect the controversial and even outrageous word; and not just comforting platitudes too mundane to read more
Free speech is intended to protect the controversial and even outrageous word; and not just comforting platitudes too mundane to need protection.
Though I say't that should not say't.
Though I say't that should not say't.
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak
agreeably to him with whom we deal is more read more
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak
agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good
words or in good order.
Speak boldly, and speak truly, shame the devil.
Speak boldly, and speak truly, shame the devil.
And let him be sure to leave other men their turns to speak.
And let him be sure to leave other men their turns to speak.
Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...
Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...
I have but nine-pence in ready money, but I can draw for a
thousand pounds.
I have but nine-pence in ready money, but I can draw for a
thousand pounds.
It takes two to speak truth, one to speak and another to hear.
It takes two to speak truth, one to speak and another to hear.
