“Think before you speak is criticism's motto; speak before you think is creation's.”

“Always speak the truth, think before you speak, and write it down afterwards.”

“Think twice before you speak to a friend in need”

“Think before you speak. Read before you think. This will give you something to think about that you didn't make up yourself - a wise move at any age, but most especially at seventeen, when you are in the greatest danger of coming to annoying conclusions.”

“Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once. ”

“Students, when you want to say something, think about it three times before you say it. Speak only if your words will benefit yourselves and others. Do not speak if it brings no benefit.”

“Before you speak, it is necessary for you to listen, for God speaks in the silence of the heart. ”

“I prefer listening to talking, reading to socializing … I like to think before I speak”

“My nerves are bad to-night. Yes, bad. Stay with me.
'Speak to me. Why do you never speak? Speak.
'What are you thinking of? What thinking? What?
'I never know what you are thinking. Think.”

“You are speaking before a man to whom all Naples is known.”