I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue
“I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The first virtue is to control speech, preventing harm from careless words.
In simple terms: Control your speech first.
Think before you speak.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- leadership
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you speak despite risk?
- How does restraint affect trust?
Silencing can suppress necessary truth.