Broken Quote by Francis Beaumont
“It is a word that's quickly spoken, which being unrestrained, a heart is broken”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Knight of the Burning Pestle, 1607
Uncontrolled speech can cause emotional pain and damage relationships.
In simple terms: Speaking without restraint hurts hearts.
Think before you speak.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- argument
- family dinner
- social media
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How could you phrase your thoughts more gently?
- What are the long‑term effects of careless speech?
Words can be misinterpreted despite good intentions.