Doc Monologue from The Jealousy of le Barbouillé (La Jalousie du Barbouillé)

From The Jealousy of le Barbouillé (La Jalousie du Barbouillé) by Molière

male · philosophical · 49 sec

Be quick, then. (GOR: It will be said in a moment.) We must acknowledge, Mr. Gorgibus, that it is a wonderful gift to be able to say things in a few words, and that great talkers, instead of being heard, become often so wearisome that one cannot listen to them; virtutem primam esse puta compescere linguam. Yes, the best quality of an honest man is silence. (GOR: You must know then...) There are three things which Socrates used to recommend particularly to his disciples: to be careful of one's actions, to be sober in eating, and to say things in a few words. Begin, Mr. Gorgibus.

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