“Better than a thousand hollow words is one meaningful word upon hearing which one attains tranquility and peace.”
Canonical Pali Original: Sahassamapi ce vācā, anatthapadasañhitā; Ekaṃ atthapadaṃ seyyo, yaṃ sutvā upasammati.
— Gautam Buddha
The Awakened One, Founder of Dhamma
Pali Canon: Dhammapada 8.100 contrasting practical wisdom and ethical speech against empty verbosity.