Quotes Tagged With :reticence

Oh, tell me, who first declared, who first proclaimed that man only does nasty things because he does....

Many times in life I've regretted the things I've said without thinking. But I've never regretted the....

You know you're about as forthcoming as a mime.

The post on her left was occupied by Mr. Erskine of Treadley, an old gentleman of considerable charm....

Keep your problems to yourself, if its too much for you, kill it slowly till it disappears from your....

Among my most prized possessions are words that I have never spoken.

It is always assumed by the empty-headed, who chatter about themselves for want of something better,....

There are many men in London, you know, who, some from shyness, some from misanthropy, have no wish for....

Never miss a good chance to shut up.

Reticence was clearly a national characteristic, even if the other person spoke French.