Speaking much is a sign of vanity, for he that is lavish with words is a niggard in deed.

Speaking much is a sign of vanity, for he that is lavish with words is a niggard in deed.

Loquacity storms the ear, but modesty takes the heart.

Loquacity storms the ear, but modesty takes the heart.

Loquacity and lying are cousins.

Loquacity and lying are cousins.

No fool can be silent at a feast.

No fool can be silent at a feast.

He who talks much cannot talk well.

He who talks much cannot talk well.

Every absurdity has a champion to defend it, for error is always talkative.

Every absurdity has a champion to defend it, for error is always talkative.