Think Before You Speak

"If thou thinkest twice before thou speakest once, thou wilt speak twice the better for it.  Better say nothing than not to the purpose. And, to speak pertinently, consider both what is fit and when it is fit to speak.  In all debates let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest; and endeavor to gain rather than to expose thy antagonist."   William Penn

If you think twice before you speak once, you will speak twice as well for your effort.  It would be better to say nothing than to speak in a way that serves no purpose.  And, to speak pertinently, consider both what is proper and when it is proper to speak.  In all arguments let truth be your aim, not winning the argument, or unfair interest; and try to gain understanding rather than to expose wrong in your opponent....