It ain't a bad plan to keep still occasionally even when you know what you're talking about.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even when you know the right answer, silence is sometimes the better choice.
- In plain terms
- Stay quiet sometimes even if you know the answer.
- What can you take from it?
- Silence can be a strategic advantage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has silence served you better than speaking?
- Why do people feel the need to correct others?
Another view
Silence can also be seen as ignorance or apathy.
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