Quotes About Tact

Half of seeming clever is keeping your mouth shut at the right times. So

if you are talking with a direct person, present your ideas in a straightforward, logical manner, but if you are speaking with an indirect person, use a more feeling-oriented, participatory style. [...] when you find yourself having to tell other women what to do, your savviest choice is often to adopt their indirect style. That's not being manipulative or weak. That's being smart.

You can say the same thing nicely.

Seldom set foot in your neighborís house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

When Arioch, the commander of the kingís guard, had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel replied with discretion and tact.