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Even though a speech be a thousand, but made up of senseless words, one word of sense is better, which if a man hears, he becomes quiet.
Source Dhammapada 100-106 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to the Dhammapada, a single sensible word that brings peace to the one who hears it is better than a thousand empty ones. Today, before speaking, ask yourself whether your words will bring calm or agitation, and choose the short, true sentence that does good.
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