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Doubtless there are men of great parts that are guilty of
downright bashfulness, that by a strange hesitation and read more

Doubtless there are men of great parts that are guilty of
downright bashfulness, that by a strange hesitation and
reluctance to speak murder the finest and most elegant thoughts
and render the most lively conceptions flat and heavy.

by Unattributed Author Found in: Speech Quotes,
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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.

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: Speech Quotes,
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Speak boldly, and speak truly, shame the devil.

Speak boldly, and speak truly, shame the devil.

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And let him be sure to leave other men their turns to speak.

And let him be sure to leave other men their turns to speak.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Speech Quotes,
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Though I say't that should not say't.

Though I say't that should not say't.

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Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did
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Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did
their fathers to the false prophets.

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But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do:
for they think that they shall be read more

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do:
for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

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For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.

For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Speech Quotes,
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The heart seldom feels what the mouth expresses.
[Fr., Le coeur sent rarement ce que la bouche exprime.]

The heart seldom feels what the mouth expresses.
[Fr., Le coeur sent rarement ce que la bouche exprime.]

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