Talk to him of Jacob's ladder, and he would ask the number of the
steps.

Talk to him of Jacob's ladder, and he would ask the number of the
steps.

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.

Then he will talk--good gods, how he will talk!

Then he will talk--good gods, how he will talk!

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.

My tongue within my lips I rein:
For who talks much must talk in vain.

My tongue within my lips I rein:
For who talks much must talk in vain.

Talk low, talk slow and don't say too much.

Talk low, talk slow and don't say too much.

Persuasion tips his tongue whene'er he talks.

Persuasion tips his tongue whene'er he talks.

Oft has it been my lot to mark
A proud, conceited, talking spark.

Oft has it been my lot to mark
A proud, conceited, talking spark.