S Quotes
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“Speak no evil of the Lady Galadriel!" said Aragorn sternly. "You know not what you say. There is in her and in this land, no evil, unless a man bring it hither himself. Then let him beware!”
Source: The Lord of the Rings: One Volume
“Speak no evil of women; I tell thee the meanest of them deserves respect; for of women do we not all come?”
“Speak no evil, that thou mayest not hear it spoken unto thee, and magnify not the faults of others that thine own faults may not appear great.”
“Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy.”
“Speak no ill of the successful black male sellout, for he has achieved the goal of the community that has produced him: he has “made it,” used his skills to attain the status that would be denied him, earned entry at the door of the big house of prosperity. His only flaw is that he agreed to leave the community, its hopes, customs, aspirations, on the porch behind him. It is a matter of expedience as much as morality.”
Source: Pym
“Speak not against anyone whose burden you have not weighed yourself.”
Source: Black Trillium
“Speak not at all, in any wise, till you have somewhat to speak; care not for the reward of your speaking, but simply and with undivided mind for the truth of your speaking.”
Source: Critical and Miscellaneous Essays: Collected and Republished
“Speak not evil of the absent for it is unjust.”
Source: The Writings of George Washington: pt. I. Official letters relating to the French war, and private letters before the American revolution: March, 1754-May, 1775
“Speak not in high commendation of any man to his face, nor censure any man behind his back; but if thou knowest anything good of him, tell it unto others; if anything ill, tell it privately and prudently to himself.”
Source: The poor man's help, and young man's guide
“Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none, although they give occasion.”
“Speak not nor act before thou hast reflected.”
Source: The Golden Verses of Pythagoras
“Speak not, O Wind! for silence is the tongue of stars.”
Source: The First Snowfall Of Winter: Love’s Eternal Light Amidst the Ruins of Despair
“Speak not of guilt, speak not of responsibility. When the Regiment of the Senses parades by, with music, and with banners; when the senses shiver and shudder, it is only a fool and and an irreverent person that will keep his distance, who will not embrace the good cause, marching towards the conquest of pleasures and passions. All of morality's laws - poorly understood and applied - are nil and cannot stand even for a moment, when the Regiment of the Senses parades by, with music, and with banners.”
“Speak not of my debts unless you mean to pay them.”
Source: The Works of George Herbert ... Edited by the Rev. Robert Aris Willmott, etc
“Speak not of wealth; 'tis not wealth makes men”
Source: Moonfleet
“Speak not to fill the silence, but to seed understanding.”
“Speak not, move not, but listen, the sky is full of gold. No ripple on the river, no stir in field or fold, All gleams but naught doth glisten, but the far-off unseen sea. Forget days past, heart broken, put all memory by! No grief on the green hillside, no pity in the sky, Joy that may not be spoken fills mead and flower and tree.”
“Speak nothing but the truth, and you'll soon be considered dangerous.”
“Speak of a wolf and you see his tail!”
Source: The Idiot (English German edition illustrated): Der Idiot (Englisch Deutsch ausgabe illustriert)
“Speak of evil, and you summon it.”
Source: The Shadow Cats
“Speak of love with others. Remind each other of your spiritual purpose”
“Speak of me as I am. Nothing extenuate, nor set down aught in malice.”
“Speak of the devil, and the devil shall appear.”
“Speak of the Gods as they are.”
“Speak of the moderns without contempt and of the ancients without idolatry; judge them all by their merits, but not by their age”
“SPEAK OF TROUBLE highlights the abilities of Lowell Sostomi as singer/songwriter and brings together a talented band of musicians with amazing dexterity, loads of energy, and very original arrangements. Im impressed.”
“Speak on, but be not over-tedious.”
Source: The Plays of William Shakspeare ...
“Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is pleasant.”
“Speak only if it improves upon the silence.”
“Speak only that which will bring you honor.”
“Speak only the speech that neither torments self nor does harm to others. That speech is truly well spoken.”
“Speak only well of people and you need never whisper”
“Speak or act with a pure mind and happiness will follow.”
“Speak or act with a pure mind, and happiness will follow you as your shadow, unshakable.”
“Speak out, as the future of the next generation is relying on you.”
“Speak out in acts; the time for words has passed, and only deeds will suffice.”
“Speak out the emotions of your heart, to reach love paradise; otherwise, you approach, a way to hell, with your awkward, and trickery behaviour.”
“Speak out tirelessly with conviction.”
“Speak out your mind and your heart, you won’t be bored.”
“Speak out, educate, do not be intimidated by the apologists, and do not let extreme racism be mainstreamed. Hopefully there will come a time when we don't need to tell our kids that Halloween is no excuse for hate, and that blackface has no place in a civilized society.”
“Speak out. You've got to speak out against the madness”
“Speak Peace is a book that comes at an appropriate time when anger and violence dominates human attitudes. Marshall Rosenberg gives us the means to create peace through our speech and communication. A brilliant book.”
“Speak Peace sums up decades of healing and peacework. It would be hard to list all the kinds of people who can benefit from reading this book, because it's really any and all of us.”
“Speak peace unto the world and good souls will stand.”
Source: Dollhead Corporation
“Speak politely to an enraged dragon.”
“Speak positive affirmations into fruition. For instance, if you feel frustrated or anxious, you can say, “I am calm, and I can work through my situation to arrive at a positive outcome,” or “I am at peace with all things in my life, and success finds me easily.”
Source: Live Self-Sufficiently: The 12 Step Living Guide
“Speak positivity over your life and see positive results coming your way!”
“Speak positivity to yourself daily and repeatedly. You can manifest positivity into your life simply by speaking it and believing it. When you're able to speak and see what you want for yourself, you will be able to make the things you seek a reality!”
Source: Living F.I.T.: A 40-Day Guide to Living Faithfully, Intentionally, and Tenaciously
“Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.”
Source: Fruits of Solitude: In Reflections and Maxims Relating to the Conduct of Human Life
“Speak quietly to yourself and promise there will be better days. Whisper gently to yourself and provide assurance that you really are extending your best effort. Console your bruised and tender spirit with reminders of many other successes. Offer comfort in practical and tangible ways - as if you were encouraging your dearest friend. Recognize that on certain days the greatest grace is that the day is over and you get to close your eyes. Tomorrow comes more brightly.”