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He who disdained not to assume us unto Himself, did not disdain to take our place and speak our words, in order that we might speak His words..

 

Augustine of Hippo

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I speak as briefly as possible because too much harm has already been done with irresponsible words of bitterness and selfish political opportunism. I speak as simply as possible because the issue is too great to be obscured by eloquence. I speak simply and briefly in the hope that my words will be taken to heart.
I speak as a Republican. I speak as a woman. I speak as a United States Senator. I speak as an American.

 

Margaret Chase Smith

 

Discretion of speech, is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him, with whom we deal, is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.

 

Francis Bacon

 

The law of silence: Speak little. Say only what you must. Speak only when necessary. Your oratory should be deeds, not words. You accomplish: let others talk.

 

Corneliu Zelea Codreanu

 

It is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should.

 

Thomas a Kempis

 

Language the most forcible proceeds from the man who is most sincere. The way to speak with power, or to write words that pierce mankind to the quick, is to speak and write honestly.

 

Elias Lyman Magoo