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Miss not the discourse of the elders.
Miss not the discourse of the elders.
For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.
For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.
Speak not at all, in any wise, till you have somewhat to speak;
care not for the reward of read more
Speak not at all, in any wise, till you have somewhat to speak;
care not for the reward of your speaking, but simply and with
undivided mind for the truth of your speaking.
I have but nine-pence in ready money, but I can draw for a
thousand pounds.
I have but nine-pence in ready money, but I can draw for a
thousand pounds.
Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...
Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...
Free speech is intended to protect the controversial and even outrageous word; and not just comforting platitudes too mundane to read more
Free speech is intended to protect the controversial and even outrageous word; and not just comforting platitudes too mundane to need protection.
Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did
their fathers to the false read more
Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did
their fathers to the false prophets.
Sometimes a concept is baffling not because it is profound but because it is wrong
Sometimes a concept is baffling not because it is profound but because it is wrong
Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel
Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel