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Abraham Lincoln
It is better to keep one's mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open it and resolve all doubt.
Adlai Stevenson
Man does not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eat them.
Ambrose Bierce
Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.
Ann Landers
The trouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought of yet.
Arnot L. Sheppard, Jr.
Isn't it surprising how many things, if not said immediately, seem not worth saying ten minutes from now?
Arthur Guiterman
Don't tell your friends about your indigestion. "How are you" is a greeting, not a question.
Austin O'Malley
If you keep your mouth shut you will never put your foot in it.
Author Unknown
The kindest word in all the world is the unkind word, unsaid.
Author Unknown
The easiest way to save face is to keep the lower half shut.
Author Unknown
Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut.
Author Unknown
Foolishness always results when the tongue outraces the brain.
Author Unknown
Foolishness always results when the tongue outraces the brain.
Author Unknown
The words you choose to say something are just as important as the decision to speak.
Author Unknown
Coolidge was known for his terse speech and reticence. A woman bet her friend that she could get Coolidge to speak to her, which was something he was reluctant to do. She went up to him and said: "Hello, Mr. President, I bet my friend that I could get you to say three words to me." "You lose," Coolidge replied dryly, and walked away.
Author Unknown
I just wish my mouth had a backspace key.
Author Unknown
The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said.
Author Unknown
Keep your words soft and tender because tomorrow you may have to eat them.
Author Unknown
Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.
Author Unknown
Never argue with a fool. Someone watching may not be able to tell the difference.
Author Unknown
When you're arguing with a fool, make sure he isn't doing the same thing.
 
 
 
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