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Quote by Francis Bacon
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeabl

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words or in good order. – Francis Bacon

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The momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or evil. – Francis Bacon

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He that will not apply new remedies, must expect new evils: for Time is the greatest innovator: and if Time, of course, alter things to the worse, and wisdom and counsel shall not alter them to the better, what shall be the end?. – Francis Bacon

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The easiest way to keep a secret is without help. – Author Unknown

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Do not repeat anything you will not sign your name to. – Author Unknown

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Vilify, Vilify, some of it will always stick. – Pierre De Beaumarchais

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