Jan 08 2009
I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.
I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.
– Xenocrates
The mouth is the source of much trouble, many problems. Not only do we, as humans, have the tendency to eat too much, and sometimes drink too much, but often we say too much. It is an age-old problem. It is one that could be a problem for us today, or maybe it was yesterday, or maybe it will be tomorrow.
So how is it that we speak then regret, but rarely remain silent and regret it? Perhaps we need to stop, think and decide if what we have to say is the right thing to say at that moment. Being impulsive is what causes one to speak before thinking. It can happen to any of us, but with practice, we can speak only when me really mean to.
