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Talk low, talk slow and don't say too much.
Talk low, talk slow and don't say too much.
Words learn'd by rote a parrot may rehearse,
But talking is not always to converse,
Not more read more
Words learn'd by rote a parrot may rehearse,
But talking is not always to converse,
Not more distinct from harmony divine
The constant creaking of a country sign.
If I chance to talk a little wild, forgive me;
I had it from my father.
If I chance to talk a little wild, forgive me;
I had it from my father.
They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.
They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.
But far more numerous was the herd of such,
Who think too little, and who talk too much.
But far more numerous was the herd of such,
Who think too little, and who talk too much.
No, pray thee, let it serve for table-talk;
Then howsome'er thou speak'st, 'mong other things
I shall read more
No, pray thee, let it serve for table-talk;
Then howsome'er thou speak'st, 'mong other things
I shall digest it.
A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.
A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.
Talk with a man out at a window!--a proper saying!
Talk with a man out at a window!--a proper saying!
No season now for calm, familiar talk.
No season now for calm, familiar talk.
