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.
It was a high speech of Seneca that "The good things which belong to prosperity are to be wished, but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired."
Liberty of speech invites and provokes liberty to be used again, and so bringeth much to a man's knowledge.
Speech of yourself ought to be seldom and well chosen.
Discretion in speech is more than eloquence.
In things that a man would not be seen in himself, it is a point of cunning to borrow the name of the world; as to say, ""The world says,"" or ""There is a speech abroad.
Men's thoughts are much according to their inclination, 1 their discourse and speeches according to their learning and infused opinions.