Think much, speak little, and write less.

Meaning: Excessive speech and writing scatter thought; silence preserves wisdom's clarity and power.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

• French: Pense moult, parle peu, écris moins (literally: Think much, say little, write less)

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