Irish Proverbs & Sayings

Talking


He who comes with a story to you will bring two away from you

What the ear does not hear does not worry the heart

He who has travelled has stories to tell

Two people shorten the road

A story without an author is not worth listening to

The life of a language is to speak it

A country without a language is a country without a soul

A closed mouth catches no flies

He who opens his mouth most is the one who opens his purse least

A good word never broke a tooth

Do not keep your tongue under your belt

A silent mouth is musical

The silent mouth is sweet to hear

When wrathful words arise a closed mouth is soothing

Little talk is easy to cure

A closed mouth--a wise head

A silent mouth never did any harm

It's often a man's mouth broke his nose

Don't let your tongue cut your throat

Great talk and little action

Do not be talkative in an alehouse

A soft answer turns away anger