We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action. Sarojini Naidu
Discretion in speech is more than eloquence. Francis Bacon
Language is legislation, speech is its code. We do not see the power which is in speech because we forget that all speech is a classification, and that all classifications are oppressive. Roland Barthes
An educated man is thoroughly inoculated against humbug, thinks for himself and tries to give his thoughts, in speech or on paper, some style. Alan K. Simpson
Never in speech with a foolish knave shouldst thou waste a single word. Norse Proverb
Discretion in speech is more important than eloquence. English Proverb