“The wisdom of nations lies in their proverbs, which are brief and pithy. Collect and learn them; they are notable measures of directions for human life; you have much in little; they save time in speaking; and upon occasion may be the fullest and safest answer.” HumansMayLittlesLyingNationsAnswersOccasionsHuman LifeDiplomacyNotablePithy Book:The Select Works of William Penn.... Source: The Select Works of William Penn....
“Euripides was wont to say, silence was an answer to a wise man; but we seem to have greater occasion for it in our dealing with fools and unreasonable persons; for men of breeding and sense will be satisfied with reason and fair words.” MenPersonsReasonSeemsAnswersSilenceGreaterWiseFoolFairsSatisfiedOccasionsBreedingUnreasonable Author:Plutarch