"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret"
- Ambrose Bierce
About this Quote
This quote by Ambrose Bierce is a reminder to believe before we speak, especially when we are feeling upset. It is simple to let our feelings take over and state something we later on are sorry for. Bierce is suggesting that if we take a moment to pause and believe before we speak, we can make a more effective and meaningful declaration. He is also alerting us that if we do not make the effort to think before we speak, we may wind up saying something we later are sorry for. This quote encourages us to take a step back and believe before we act, specifically when we are feeling mad. It is a reminder that our words have power and can have a long lasting effect.
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