Human nature Quote by William Penn
“If thou thinkest twice before thou speakest once, thou wilt speak twice the better for it.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: “Some Fruits of Solitude,” 1693
Thinking twice before speaking leads to clearer, more thoughtful communication, improving discourse quality.
In simple terms: Think twice before speaking for better words.
Pause, reflect, then speak.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Negotiation
- teaching
- public speaking
- conflict mediation
- writing a speech
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to speak immediately?
- How does reflection improve persuasion?
Over‑thinking can cause missed opportunities.