A man’s conversation is the mirror of his thoughts

Similar sayings:

A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study
To listen well is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well and is as essential to all true conversation To listen well is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well and is as essential to all true conversation
Many books do not use up words; many words do not use up thoughts Many books do not use up words; many words do not use up thoughts
A man’s discontent is his worst evil A man’s discontent is his worst evil
If you share a man’s wealth, try to lessen his misfortune If you share a man’s wealth, try to lessen his misfortune

Chinese sayings and proverbs