Speak Quotes by Benjamin Franklin

He that speaks ill of the mare will buy her.

— Benjamin Franklin

Speak and speed: the close mouth catches no flies.

— Benjamin Franklin

Speak little, do much.

— Benjamin Franklin

Hear no ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.

— Benjamin Franklin

He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees.

— Benjamin Franklin

Would you persuade, speak of interest, not of reason.

— Benjamin Franklin

“He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows nor judge all he sees.”

— Benjamin Franklin

Speak with contempt of none, from slave to king, The meanest Bee hath, and will use, a sting.

— Benjamin Franklin

I resolve to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse…

— Benjamin Franklin

Teach your child to hold his tongue; he'll learn fast enough to speak.

— Benjamin Franklin

When you speak to a man, look on his eyes; when he speaks to you, look on his mouth.

— Benjamin Franklin

Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.

— Benjamin Franklin

Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.

— Benjamin Franklin

Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.

— Benjamin Franklin

Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly and, if you speak, speak accordingly.

— Benjamin Franklin