Habits Quote by Jessica Thompson

“It was mortifying to find how strong the habit of idle speech may become in one’s self. One need not always be saying something…

— Sarah Orne Jewett

“I have little tolerance for noise and stupidity.”

— Andrew J. Robinson

“I fill my life with speech, but not with people who are truly listening.”

— Jarod Kintz

“If I talk, everyone thinks I'm showing off; when I'm silent they think I'm ridiculous, rude if I answer, sly if I get a…

— Anne Frank

“Humans speak too much. They chatter like chimps, crowding the world with their noise even when they have nothing to say.”

— Katherine Applegate

“One person speaking up makes more noise than a thousand people who remain silent.”

— Thom Harnett

“As human beings, we all have a unique perspective on the world , and when you don’t write because you lack the confidence, that…

— Anonymous

“It is better to be dumb and smart than to be vocal and dumb.”

— William deGraftColeman

“All my life people have assumed I’m stupid because I’m quiet, I never interrupt, and I follow directions. But I’m quiet because saying less…

— C.D. Reiss

“Focus your attention on the quality of your words, and not the quantity, because few sensible talks attracts millions of listeners more than a…

— Michael Bassey Johnson

“I think I only appear smart by staying quiet as often as possible.”

— Sally Rooney

“When you keep quiet, people fill in their own most intelligent thoughts on your behalf.”

— Courtney Milan