Quotes about talking
319 quotes from 193 people
Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service.
Wilkie Collins1824–1889The Woman in White (1860), First Epoch, The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, IXIn context- CCCharles Caleb Colton1777–1832Lacon (1820), Volume 1, Vol. I; CLXXXIII
None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them.
CCCharles Caleb Colton1777–1832Lacon (1820), Volume 1, Vol. I; XLA superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Confucius551–479 BCAnalects, Chapter IV, James Legge translation.
Joseph Conrad1857–1924Under Western Eyes (1911), Pt. I- Joseph Conrad1857–1924Under Western Eyes (1911), Pt. I
If you don’t say anything, you won’t be called on to repeat it.
The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.
IDIsaac D'Israeli1766–1848Often credited to Benjamin DisraeliThe wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotations.
IDIsaac D'Israeli1766–1848Curiosities of Literature (1791–1834)
