I will begin to speak when I have that to say which had not better be unsaid.
Marcus Porcius Cato Uticensis
Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.
Men who have much to say use the fewest words.
He who thinks much says but little in proportion to his thoughts. He selects that language which will convey his ideas in the most explicit and direct manner.
To not say all that can be said is the secret of discipline and economy.
I'm of the opinion that it's okay to be silent, to not speak if you don't have anything to say.
I have never been hurt by what I have not said.
I never show the back of my tongue. That is a Dutch expression.
The finest command of language is often shown by saying nothing.
I've learned a long time ago, you don't say anything for absolutely certain.
I always think before I speak. I'm not the sort who will just say anything that comes to my mind. I'm a very emotional and sensitive person. But I'm also very strong and know my mind well.
When you're talking to the media, be a well, not a fountain.
I say what I need to, not a whole lot more.
Though we have two eyes, we are supplied with but one tongue. Draw your own moral.
We women talk too much, but even then we don't tell half what we know
I've always been a guy who's reserved my words for the right time.
It is the way of my people to use light words at such times and say less than they mean. We fear to say too much. It robs us of the right words when a jest is out of place.
The less you talk, the more you're listened to.
No one has a finer command of language than the person who keeps his mouth shut.
[The Cretans have] more wit than words.
I willingly speak to those who know, but for those who do not know I forget.
I don't use a lot of words unnecessarily.
A writer should write what he has to say and not speak it.
I'm not a talker unless I really feel I have to say something.
Discretion in speech is more than eloquence.
