Brenda Blethyn Quotes

You have to really think about things before you do them.

We still need a voice that thinks before it speaks.

Be sure your wisest words are those you do not say.

Sometimes you can tell a wise person not only by what he says but also by what he doesn't say. Remember, it is much better to say little than to say too much and regret it later.

It's a wise thing to hold back.

Silence and reserve will give anyone a reputation for wisdom.

I am really cautious about what I say and do.

I have a lot of faith in President Obama. The thing that seems to be true of him is that he doesn't speak when you would expect him to speak. He's very measured in his response to things. He likes to get all the facts first before he shoots his mouth off. It makes me crazy; it makes a lot of people crazy.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

Don’t hurry to legislate.

They are circumspect to do their actions by advise and councell, and not rashly or inconsiderately

I'm always careful to even guess, at any juncture, about things before we do them.

Sometimes you usually know the point where to keep your mouth shut.

The problem is that people think once and talk 10 times. It's better to think 10 times before you talk once.

I've never just said things recklessly without thinking about it or talking to people about it. I always go back to my people and talk to them about it.

I only change things where I know about a situation. I'd never change just for change.

I won't jump two-footed into something without really thinking about it.

Generally, I have lot of patience, and I won't take a decision immediately on anything. I will think twice, thrice; then only I take a decision.

Circumspection and caution are part of wisdom.

Silence is foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

It is only the young and callow and ignorant that admire rashness. Think before you speak. Know your subject.

It is well for one to know more than he says.

It ain't a bad plan to keep still occasionally even when you know what you're talking about.

The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none.

Grant us a brief delay; impulse in everything is but a worthless servant.