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    The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.

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One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can't utter.

One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can't utter.

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But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus said; but speak
forth the words of truth and read more

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus said; but speak
forth the words of truth and soberness.

by Bible Found in: Words Quotes,
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The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood.

The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood.

by Buddha Found in: Words Quotes,
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The tongue of a man is his sword and effective speech is stronger
than all fighting.

The tongue of a man is his sword and effective speech is stronger
than all fighting.

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We should learn to choose our words carefully, as we can hurt, and mislead others. Words...can't be taken back, once read more

We should learn to choose our words carefully, as we can hurt, and mislead others. Words...can't be taken back, once you give them away.Harsh words are like bullets: no matter what, they can still leave a painful injury. And sometimes, a "sorry" is not enough to heal the wounds you leave...

by Jerose Found in: Words Quotes,
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Words are weapons, and it is dangerous . . . to borrow them from the arsenal of the enemy.

Words are weapons, and it is dangerous . . . to borrow them from the arsenal of the enemy.

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Provoking, isn't it? that when one is most in need of sensible words, one finds them not.

Provoking, isn't it? that when one is most in need of sensible words, one finds them not.

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The Moral is that gardeners pine,
Whene'er no pods adorn the vine.
Of all sad words experience read more

The Moral is that gardeners pine,
Whene'er no pods adorn the vine.
Of all sad words experience gleans,
The saddest are: "It might have beans."
(The did not make this up myself:
'Twas in a book upon my shelf.
It's witty, but I don't deny
It's rather Whittier than I.)

by Guy Wetmore Carryl Found in: Words Quotes,
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Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?

Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?

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