What are some good quotes on thinking before you speak or act?

Question

just looking for some good quotes on thinking before you speak or act... thanks

Answer 1

“Self-disciplined begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you to think first and act afterward.” - Napoleon Hill

“Before you speak, listen.

Before you write, think.

Before you spend, earn.

Before you invest, investigate.

Before you criticize, wait.

Before you pray, forgive.

Before you quit, try.

Before you retire, save.

Before you die, give.”

-William Arthur Ward

Answer 2

"Actions speak louder than words."

Answer 3

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. --Abraham Lincoln

Answer 4

"Shut up," he explained. (Ring Lardner)

Answer 5

my motto...



Be slow to speak and quick to listen  :)

Answer 6

There is one classic one:

It's better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Answer 7

"Say what you mean and mean what you say"