Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact.

More from Impressions of Theophrastus Such, chapter 4.

• A cruel story runs on wheels, and every hand oils the wheels as they run.
• A difference of tastes in jokes is a great strain on the affections.
• A different taste in jokes is a great strain on the affections.
• An election is coming. Universal peace is declared, and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry.
• Certain winds will make men’s temper bad.
• He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.