Look wise, say nothing, and grunt. Speech was given to conceal thought.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
Speech was given to the ordinary sort or men, whereby to communicate their mind; but to wise men, whereby to conceal it.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
Better remain silent, better not even think, if you are not prepared to act.
Speak less but act more.
Words were not given to man in order to conceal his thoughts.
Speech is the small change of silence.
Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.
All speech is vain and empty unless it be accompanied by action.
Guard your roving thoughts with a jealous care, for speech is but the dealer of thoughts, and every fool can plainly read in your words what is the hour of your thoughts.
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