
ProverbCommunication
English origin
Think twice before you speak once.
Meaning: Hasty words cause irreversible harm; deliberation before speaking prevents regret and misunderstanding.
Origin: A piece of old advice against hasty words, recorded in various forms in English collections. It asks for a moment's reflection before saying something that cannot be taken back.
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