Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Guard your roving thoughts with a jealous care, for speech is but the dealer of thoughts, and every fool can plainly read in your words what is the hour of your thoughts.

Guard your roving thoughts with a jealous care, for speech i

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of being mindful of our thoughts and the words we choose to express them. It suggests that speech is a vehicle through which our thoughts are revealed to others, and that people can easily discern our true intentions or state of mind from our words. Therefore, we are urged to be cautious and protective of our wandering thoughts, as they can unintentionally betray our true feelings or intentions to others who might perceive us as foolish or insincere.

By Alfred Lord Tennyson

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