Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Guard your roving thoughts with a jealous care, for speech is but the dialer 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 ensuring that they are guarded and deliberate. It suggests that our words are a reflection of our thoughts, and others can easily perceive our innermost intentions and beliefs through what we speak. Thus, we should be cautious, as even foolish individuals can decipher the true nature of our thoughts by interpreting our words. It serves as a reminder to be thoughtful and intentional with our speech, knowing that it reveals more about us than we may intend.

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By Alfred Lord Tennyson

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