Courtesy Quotes
Words spoken can not be recalled so think twice before you speak.
"Words spoken can not be recalled so think twice before you speak."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Speech can have effects that cannot simply be withdrawn. The advice encourages a pause before saying something consequential.
Key takeaway:
Consider the likely effect of your words before speaking.
Origin of the quote
A modern cautionary saying credited to Shakespeare.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedNo play or poem location was established for this exact combined formulation. Similar old proverbs do not authenticate the Shakespeare credit.
