SAYING LESS THAN NECESSARY

Saying less than necessary.

Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less.

The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.

When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say the more common you appear and less in control.

The person that cannot control his words shows that he cannot control himself, and is unworthy of respect.

The human tongue is a beast that only few can master, it strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if it is not tamed, it will run wild and cause you grief.

Power and respect cannot accrue to those who squander their treasure of words.

To be different from others aviod opening your mouth too much and thereby put yourself at the mercy of the listener.

The mouth is just like a book, as you flip pages you seems to read more. The more the mouth is open, the more you talk unreasonably.

By saying less than necessary you create the appearance of meaning, respect and knowing what you are doing. Also the less you say, the less risk you are of saying something foolish.

Never start moving your own lips and teeth before the subordinates do. The longer you keep quiet, the sooner others move their lips and teeth. As they move their lips and teeth you can thereby understand their real intentions and take note.

Finally, when you say less, you think very well, but the more you put your mouth to dancing and entertaining, the lower your thinking.

If the sovereign is not mysterious, the minister will find opportunity to take and take.

Saying less than necessary is but for your own good.

Written by
Marshall Dare.
@ 2010