Sweet Benjamin, since thou art young, and hast not yet the use of tongue, make it thy slave, while thou art free; Imprison it, lest it do thee.

Summary

This quote suggests that when we are young and inexperienced, we have the advantage of not being bound by the limitations speech can impose. It encourages Benjamin to keep a guard over his words and use them judiciously before he becomes caught in their consequences. It advises him to exercise control over his tongue and not let it speak impulsively, as it can potentially lead to negative outcomes or cause harm. By restraining his speech, Benjamin can maintain his freedom and protect himself from the potential repercussions of careless words.

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