The Nest Leader's Manual (1933)
“Do not let your deeds belie your words, lest when you speak in church someone may say to himself, "Why do you not practice what you preach?"”
Non confundant opera tua sermonem tuum: ne cum in Ecclesia loqueris, tacitus quilibet respondeat, cur ergo haec quae dicis, ipse non facis?
Jerome (345–420) Catholic saint and Doctor of the Church
Letter 52
Letters
“Let silence be your general rule; or say only what is necessary and in few words.”
Epictetus (50–138) philosopher from Ancient Greece
Golden Sayings of Epictetus
Context: Let silence be your general rule; or say only what is necessary and in few words. We shall, however, when occasion demands, enter into discourse sparingly, avoiding such common topics as gladiators, horse-races, athletes; and the perpetual talk about food and drink. Above all avoid speaking of persons, either in the way of praise or blame, or comparison. If you can, win over the conversation of your company to what it should be by your own. But if you should find yourself cut off without escape among strangers and aliens, be silent. (164).
“Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.”
Epictetus (50–138) philosopher from Ancient Greece
“When I speak, you must not listen to the words, my dear. Listen to the Silence.”
Anthony de Mello (1931–1987) Indian writer
Comprehension
One Minute Wisdom (1989)
“Before you speak, it is necessary for you to listen, for God speaks in the silence of the heart. ”
Matka Tereza (1910–1997) Roman Catholic saint of Albanian origin
