Does a man speak ...

Does a man speak foolishly?--suffer him gladly, for you are wise. Does he speak erroneously?--stop such a man\'s mouth with sound words that cannot be gainsaid. Does he speak truly?--rejoice in the truth.
Does a man speak foolishly?--suffer him gladly, for you are wise. Does he speak erroneously?--stop such a man's mouth with sound words that cannot be gainsaid. Does he speak truly?--rejoice in the truth.
 Oliver Cromwell

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Quotes from the same author

Your pretended fear lest error should step in, is like the man that would keep all the wine out of the country lest men should be drunk. It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy, to deny a man the liberty he hath by nature upon a supposition that he may abuse it.
 Oliver Cromwell
That which brought me into the capacity I now stand in, was the Petition and Advice given me by you, who, in reference to the ancient Constitution, did draw me here to accept the place of Protector. There is not a man living can say I sought it, no not a man, nor woman, treading upon English ground.
 Oliver Cromwell
You have sat too long for any good you have been doing. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go!
 Oliver Cromwell
Some people have food, but no appetite; others have an appetite, but no food. I have both. The Lord be praised.
 Oliver Cromwell