Cases Quote by George Washington

Speech of yourself ought to be seldom and well chosen.

— Francis Bacon

Speak not at all, in any wise, till you have somewhat to speak; care not for the reward of your speaking, but simply and…

— Thomas Carlyle

Topics of conversation among the multitude are generally persons, sometimes things, scarcely ever principles.

— William Benton Clulow

No one can speak well, unless he thoroughly understands his subject.

— Anonymous

Everyone may speak truly, but to speak logically, prudently, and adequately is a talent few possess.

— Michel De Montaigne

And be silent for the most part, or else make only the most necessary remarks, and express these in few words. But rarely, and…

— Epictetus

Do not talk a little on many subjects, but much on a few.

— Pythagoras

Ideally, you don't speak until you have something honest to say.

— T. J. Jagodowski

Since in order to speak, one must first listen, learn to speak by listening.

— Rumi

My basic rule is to speak slowly and simply so that my audience has an opportunity to follow and think about what I am…

— Margaret Chase Smith

When your work speaks, you don't need to speak at all.

— Govinda

Listen more often than you speak.

— Howard Baker