Moment Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
“There are some who speak one moment before they think”
About This Quote
Source Novel: *Les Caractères* by Jean de la Bruyere, 1688
People often speak impulsively before thinking, exposing the gap between thought and speech.
In simple terms: We speak before we think.
Key Takeaway
Pause before speaking to align words with thoughts.
Themes
communication
impulsivity
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meetings
- social media posts
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
behavioral habits
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you spoken too quickly?
- How can you improve thoughtful communication?
A Different Perspective
Not all spontaneous speech is harmful; sometimes intuition guides quick remarks.
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
