Language Quote by Horace
“It will be practicable to blot written words which you do not publish; but the spoken word it is not possible to recall. [Lat., Delere licebit Quod non edideris; nescit vox missa reverti.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes by Horace, 1st century BC
Written words can be erased, but spoken words cannot be taken back.
In simple terms: Spoken words are irreversible.
Think before speaking.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- conflict resolution
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you say differently now?
- How do you handle spoken regrets?
Spoken words can be mitigated with apologies.