Miguel de Cervantes Quotes

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.

Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.

Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.

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

Silence and reserve will give anyone a reputation for wisdom.

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

He that hath knowledge spareth his words.

You know, I have found out in the course of a long public life that the things I did not say never hurt me.

Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.

Think a lot, say little, and write nothing.

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

Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.

Zeal should not outrun discretion.

What good is power when you're too wise to use it?

Have more than you show, Speak less than you know.

Let's teach ourselves that honorable stop, Not to outsport discretion.

It is wise to be silent when occasion requires, and better than to speak, though never so well.

The man who knows when not to act is wise. To my mind bravery if forethought.

Wise men say nothing in dangerous times

When anger rushes unrestrained to action, like a hot steed, it stumbles on its way. The man of thought strikes deepest and strikes safely.

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

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