Quotes About Communication

The intentions of a manís heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?

Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying anotherís confidence,

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise manís rebuke to a listening ear.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Like cutting off oneís own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”

Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.

Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.

A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—