Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
ωστε αδελφοι μου αγαπητοι εστω πας ανθρωπος ταχυς εις το ακουσαι βραδυς εις το λαλησαι βραδυς εις οργην
James 1:19
The same idea in other traditions
Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile.
Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; But turn away from the ignorant.
The Master said, "The superior man wishes to be slow in his speech and earnest in his conduct."
Not to commit any sin, to do good, and to purify one's mind, that is the teaching of (all) the Awakened.
By conquering anger he obtains patience; he acquires no Karman productive of anger, and destroys the Karman he had acquired before.
Humility is the word, forgiveness is the virtue, and sweet speech is the magic mantra. Wear these three robes, O sister, and you will captivate your Husband Lord.
Be silent, O thou who knowest many things! for he that speaketh little will be free from reproach on the Day of Judgment. The man of many words is deaf; no counsel does he heed like silence. …