Genuine good taste consists in saying much in few words, in choosing among our thoughts, in having order and arrangement in what we say, and in speaking with composure.
Words and hearts should be handled with care for words when spoken and hearts when broken are the hardest things to repair.
We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less.
When a woman is talking to you, listen to what she says with her eyes.
Listen to many, speak to a few.
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.
The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.