Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Speak every man truth with his neighbour. St. Paul.

Speak gently!—'tis a little thing, / Dropped 40 in the heart's deep well. Anon.

Speak in such a manner between two enemies, that, should they afterwards become friends, you may not be put to the blush. Saadi.

Speak little and to the purpose. Pr.

Speak little, but speak the truth. Pr.

Speak no evil of a man if you know it not of him for certain, and if you do know it, then ask yourself, "Why do I tell it?" Lavater.

Speak not at all till you have somewhat to 45 speak; and care simply and with undivided mind for the truth of your speaking. Carlyle.

Speak not peace to thyself when beset on every side with numerous and restless enemies. Thomas à Kempis.

Speak o' the deil and he'll appear. Sc. Pr.

Speak of me as I am; nothing extenuate, / Nor set down aught in malice. Then must you speak / Of one who loved not wisely but too well. Othello, v. 2.