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“Blind mouths! That scarce themselves know how to hold A sheep-hook.” quote by John Milton
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“Blind mouths! That scarce themselves know how to hold A sheep-hook.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Poem: Paradise Lost, John Milton, 1667

Those who cannot speak wisely are like mouths that cannot hold a shepherd’s hook.

In simple terms: Unspoken mouths lack control.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate thoughtful speech.

Themes

communication wisdom self‑control

Mood

reflective serious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • teaching
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

rhetoric ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does silence affect leadership?
  • When is speaking essential?
A Different Perspective

Silence can also be a missed opportunity.

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