Whom we love best to them we can say least.

More proverbs about Communication

• Do as most do, and fewest will speak ill of thee. Conformity to social norms shields you from criticism, though at the cost of individualit…
• Mouth civility costs little but is worth less. Polite words without sincere intent or action provide mere surface comfort, offering no r…
• He that sends mouths sends meat. Supporting dependents obligates one to provide their sustenance.
• The nurse's tongue is privileged to talk. Medical expertise grants authority to speak truth about patients' conditions without soci…
• Pity, promises, and blame, are always cheap and plentiful. Sympathy, commitments, and accusations cost nothing, so people offer them freely without…
• Possession is nine points of the law, and they say there are but ten. Physical control of something provides nearly complete legal claim, leaving little room f…