Quote by Witherspoon

Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease.

Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when

Summary

This quote advocates for the importance of thoughtful and concise communication. It implies that one should only speak when they have a valuable contribution to make and should avoid idle chatter. It emphasizes the value of preparation and ensuring that one's words carry substance and purpose. Additionally, it suggests that once a point has been made or a message delivered, there is no need to continue speaking unnecessarily. In essence, the quote highlights the importance of purposeful and effective communication.

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Speeches (oratory)

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