Deep Quotes
Listen to many, speak to a few.
"Listen to many, speak to a few."— William Shakespeare
Download in different sizes
Meaning of this quote
Listening broadly can improve understanding, while restraint can make speech more considered. The advice values attention before expression.
Key takeaway:
Listen carefully before deciding what needs to be said.
Origin of the quote
Modern restatement of Polonius’s advice in Hamlet, Act I, Scene III.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe play uses a different formulation about giving every man an ear and few a voice. The uploaded wording is a paraphrase.
