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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.
Better pointed bullets than pointed speeches.
Better pointed bullets than pointed speeches.
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do:
for they think that they shall be read more
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do:
for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Women speak because they wish to speak, whereas a man speaks only when driven to speech by something outside himself-like, read more
Women speak because they wish to speak, whereas a man speaks only when driven to speech by something outside himself-like, for instance, he can't find any clean socks
Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.
Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.
Though I say't that should not say't.
Though I say't that should not say't.
Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for read more
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of
unclean lips, and read more
Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of
unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean
lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.