I remember this quote from when I was back in high school.
"The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart."
Describe also what you think it means and also add your favorite quote?
2006-12-06 23:46:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
I suppose the quote can be attributed to Benjamin Franklin, for lack of an original source; many of Franklin's sayings were taken from other sources.
I think it means that a fool will shoot off his mouth at the slightest provocation, mindless of the damage he causes by doing so; while the wise man, with more discretion, will speak only when called on by a higher purpose, and only when speaking will cause the greatest benefit.
By "heart," Franklin is referring to emotions, which are centered in the mind, and not literally withing the heart. Fools, by definition, do not have the common sense to control their emotions, and so are more likely to use their mouths, which inevitably leads to disaster; wisdom comes in know when it is time to shut up.
2006-12-07 03:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by nacmanpriscasellers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Patience,
"The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart." -- Benjamin Franklin
Fools speak very soon after hearing others. A wise man LISTENS, feels what is being discussed, and then contributes.
2006-12-07 00:02:33 · answer #2 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benjamin Franklin said this quote. It simply means, certain people (the fool) don't speak from the heart when they speak and don't give it much thought but a majority of people give thought to what they say and speake it from the heart (the wise man).
My favorite quote is from Maya Angelou "When your friends show you who they really are, believe them."
2006-12-06 23:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by Dimples 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benjamin Franklin
2006-12-06 23:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by alexandra s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benjamin Franklin
2006-12-06 23:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by Texan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the quote is from Benjamin Franklin . .i am not sure of the meaning .. who could be? .. but .. it does pertain to Psalms 14:1 .. a topical quote for today's state of the world could be another from the same man ... "There was never a good war, or a bad peace"
2006-12-07 00:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by daveb4771 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who said it. I think it means this: A fool talks with his mouth, never allowing his heart to "bind" and guide also. A wise man talks with his heart by listening with his mind and allowing both to guide him.
"These are the times that try mens souls."---Thomas Payne.
2006-12-07 00:28:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had to look it up but it is benjamin franklin i love that quote
2006-12-06 23:53:54 · answer #8 · answered by GuNthEr'S_girl►♦♠ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benjamin franklin
2006-12-06 23:53:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it'S from benjamin franklin.
my favorite is: "hakuna matata"
2006-12-06 23:49:00 · answer #10 · answered by cherrryberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋