I have never been hurt by what I have not said.
Just because you have a mouth and nobody is stopping you, you can't say whatever you want.
And surely one of the best rules in conversation is, never to say a thing which any of the company can reasonably wish had been left unsaid.
Talk is free but the wise man chooses when to spend his words.
It is a shame for the tongue to cast itself upon the uncertain pardon of other's ears
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
Out of respect, a man must veil his words when talking with a woman, but with a man he can frankly say whatever's on his mind.
I always watch what I say. I am what I say.
