The talker sows, the listener reaps.
—Italian.
1883
You can doubtless name a number of people who talk too much—including yourself!
1884
A man of sense talks little, and listens much.
—Chinese.
1885
A Quiet Rebuke.—When Washington's secretary excused himself for the lateness of his attendance, and laid the blame on his watch, his master quietly said—"Then you must get another watch, or I another secretary."