“The power of what we say is not determined by the duration of our talk but by its content. The more the mouth chatters, the further the mind scatters.”

Joan Marques
Happiness Courage Neutral

Explore This Quote Further

Quote by Joan Marques: “The power of what we say is not determined by th… - Image 1

Similar quotes

“Contentment is an asset that we take for granted until we lose it. It's the brother of happiness, the sister of peace of mind, and the mother of purpose.”


“A piece of wisdom that comes with the yearsIs the purpose of having one mouth and two earsIf we could listen more and talk a little lessWe would probably make a lot more progress”


“Compassion doesn't have to be learned. It's part of our fabric. We have just been programmed to neglect it over time, and THAT is what we have to unlearn.”


“We often say we're fine even if we don't feel good. We praise the chef for lousy food. We keep our real opinion in perfect disguise. Cause being polite often requires lies.”


“Is every day an adventure with its own drive? Or an interlocked link in the chain of our life?Are we, then, the masters of our own milky way?Or just conductors, confined to the music of today?”


“Everywhere you go you'll see highs and lowsThese things are just part of life and its flowsIt helps to understand that no place has it allSo we should cherish our blessings, large or small”