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 (1561-1626)
-- Of Discourse
to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words or in
good order.
-- Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
-- Of Discourse
Related:
- Actions speak
louder than... - Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.
Martin Fraquhar... - Actions speak louder than
words. --... - Actions speak louder than words --
but not so often... - It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.
Mark Twain (1835... - It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.
Mark... - Quote #597
It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu
speech.
Mark... - It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare
a good impromptu speech. Mark... - It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.
MARK...
From the same category:
- LaForge: "Shut up, Q!"
Q: I will not be spoken to in this manner!" [Why didn't Wesley respond like
this?]
-
"Deja Q", Stardate 43539... - I've gone to look for myself.
If I should get back before I return,
keep me here. -- Bill the... - Shit Happens' according to...
An Employee: I've done my shit,
so can I take the day off? This shit's... - Brought to you by
ALLGONE-REP... - Always use tasteful words.
You may have to eat them...
