Talking Less Quotes

• A gossip talks to you about others,
• A bore talks to you about himself, and
• A brilliant conversationalist talks to you about yourself and listen to what you say.

—John Mason, Believe You Can

A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?

—Edward H. Richards, Believe You Can

If you talk more than you listen, you not only deprive yourself of many opportunities to accumulate useful knowledge, but you also disclose your plans and purposes to people who will take great delight in defeating you, because they envy you.

—Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich

Keep your eyes and ears wide open—and your mouth closed, if you wish to acquire the habit of prompt decision.

—Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich

Let one of your first decisions be to keep a closed mouth and open ears and eyes.

—Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich

When it comes to talking, it's always more blessed to receive than to give.

—John Mason, Believe You Can

References

1. Believe You Can
2. Think and Grow Rich