He that strikes with the sword shall be beaten with the scabbard.

More proverbs about Communication

• Who draws his sword against his prince must throw away the scabbard. Rebellion against authority demands absolute commitment—there is no safe retreat or hedge…
• Talk of the devil and his imp appears. Mentioning someone unexpectedly often causes them to arrive or contact you shortly after.
• The greatest talkers are always the least doers. Excessive speech consumes energy better spent on action, making verbose people perpetuall…
• He loseth his thanks who promiseth and delayeth. Postponing promised help damages gratitude, as delayed assistance feels less generous tha…
• One may think that dares not speak. Silent thoughts remain powerless; voicing ideas, however risky, gives them potential forc…
• Think twice before you speak once. Hasty words cause irreversible harm; deliberation before speaking prevents regret and mis…