Talk less. Say only what's needed.

The source

"Talk less. Say only what's needed." Epictetus said it in Enchiridion 33. Translated by George Long, 1877.

"let silence be the general rule, or let only what is necessary be said, and in few words"

George Long, 1877, Enchiridion 33.

Who said it

Epictetus (c. 50–135 AD). Born enslaved, became the most influential Stoic teacher of his age. His student Arrian wrote down the Discourses and the Enchiridion.

Questions

Who said "Talk less. Say only what's needed."?

Epictetus (c. 50–135 AD). Source: Enchiridion 33.

What is the original wording?

let silence be the general rule, or let only what is necessary be said, and in few words (George Long, 1877). Translated by George Long, 1877.