Ask yourself, is what I'm about to say going to provide any value to the conversation? Is it in service to your ego? Do you feel compelled to say something in order to fit in? If you can avoid saying things that are without substance, you may become known as someone who only speaks when there is something important to say. Let the spirit in you represent a man, an adult, a citizen,. a Roman, a ruler, taking up his posts like a soldier and patiently awaiting his recall from life, needing no oath or witness.