In french we have a saying "Tourne ta langue 7 fois dans ta bouche avant de parler" it means "Turn your tongue 7 times in your mouth prior to talking

In french we have a saying "Tourne ta langue 7 fois dans ta bouche avant de parler" it means "Turn your tongue 7 times in your mouth prior to talking" A metaphor, of course. A reminder, often used by my mum, to say that I was speaking to say nothing. Carefully crafting the flow of words is as important as the words themselves. Same apply to writing.