Benjamin Franklin Peak Quotations

Speak little, do much.

Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.

Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.

He that speaks much, is much mistaken.

Anyone can complain, and they should have the right to, but if you want to see change you must act. Actions speak louder than words. Don't complain about things, change things.

Speak and speed: the close mouth catches no flies.

He that speaks ill of the mare will buy her.

Would you persuade, speak of interest, not of reason.

Teach your child to hold his tongue; he'll learn fast enough to speak.

When you speak to a man, look on his eyes; when he speaks to thee, look on his mouth.

He that would live in peace and at ease, Must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees