Ben Simmons Quotes

One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut.

Never explain, never complain.

There's a lot more power in calm than in vituperation.

Let there be a door to thy mouth, that it may be shut when need arises, and let it be carefully barred, that none may rouse thy voice to anger, and thou pay back abuse with abuse.

Right after the game, say as little as possible.

I chose not to react to everyone's opinion.

If I could go back in time and give Rookie C.J one piece of wisdom, it would be that sometimes less is more. Off the court, sometimes it's just better to shut up and be quiet.

I learned a lot about humility and patience, keeping my mouth shut.

Never complain. Never explain.

Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.

There is a time to speak and a time to listen, and sometimes people need to shut up.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.

No, I will be the pattern of all patience; I will say nothing.

It is more noble by silence to avoid an injury than by argument to overcome it.

Silence speaks so much louder than screaming tantrums. Never give anyone an excuse to say that you're crazy.

Never complain and never explain.

It's very important not to lose your temper in a courtroom, or in anything else you're doing.

It's very important in life to know when to shut up. You should not be afraid of silence.

Self-control is one mark of a mature person; it applies to control of language, physical treatment of others, and the appetites of the body.

An elder statesman is somebody old enough to know his own mind and keep quiet about it.

Be a listener only, keep within yourself, and endeavor to establish within yourself the habit of silence, especially in politics.

Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise.

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

I've learned to keep your mouth shut even when something bad is going on. You never know how someone is going to take something you say. You have to bite the bullet.