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In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. — Proverbs 10:19 · 686 BCEven a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. — Proverbs 17:28 · 686 BCBiography1 quote
The reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is that we may listen the more and talk the less. — Zeno of Citium · 430 BCPhilosophical literature1 quote
Do you wish people to think well of you? Don't say anything. — Blaise Pascal · 1662