Everything that one says too much, is insipid and tedious.
—Boilau.
1836
It is unbecoming in inferiors to assume boldness of speech.
—Aeschylus.
1837
Have more than thou showest;
Speak less than thou knowest;
Spend less than thou ownest.
—Greek.
Everything that one says too much, is insipid and tedious.
—Boilau.
It is unbecoming in inferiors to assume boldness of speech.
—Aeschylus.
Have more than thou showest;
Speak less than thou knowest;
Spend less than thou ownest.
—Greek.