Francis Quarles: Give not thy tongue too great a liberty, lest it take thee prisoner. A word…
Give not thy tongue too great a liberty, lest it take thee prisoner. A word unspoken is like the sword in the scabbard, thine; if vented, thy sword is in another's hand. If thou desire to be held wise, be so wise as to hold thy tongue.
In today’s wordsDon't give your tongue too much freedom, or it will take you prisoner. A word unspoken is a sword in its sheath, yours; once let out, your sword is in someone else's hand. If you want to be thought wise, be wise enough to hold your tongue.
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