Thomas Jackson Quotes on Communication
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Speak but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
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Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and if you speak, speak accordingly.
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Be kind, condescending, and affable. Any one who has anything to say to a fellow-being, to say it with kind feelings and sincere desire to please; and this, whenever it is done, will atone for much awkwardness in the manner of expression.
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Good-breeding is opposed to selfishness, vanity, or pride. Never weary your company by talking too long or too frequently.
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Always look people in the face when addressing them, and generally when they address you.