“Speaking is the domain of knowledge; listening is the privilege of wisdom.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.speakinglistening
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Quotes on the weight of words and the power of speech. On the responsibility and impact carried by what we say.
“Speaking is the domain of knowledge; listening is the privilege of wisdom.”
— Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
“Speaking is the domain of knowledge; listening is the privilege of wisdom.”
“A single word rules the world.”
“Good words are a fine weapon.”
“He who acts as soon as he speaks — that is a person of worth.”
“If words do not accord with reason, it is worse than not speaking at all.”
“A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds.”
“Words, like beautiful flowers, have their own colors.”
“Speech is the mirror of action.”
“A dog is not considered clever because it barks well, nor is a man considered wise because he speaks well.”
“Speech is a portrait of the mind.”