If a person never contradicts himself, it must be that he says nothing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Silence or saying nothing ensures you never contradict yourself.
- In plain terms
- If you never speak, you never have to take back what you said.
- What can you take from it?
- Silence avoids error but also prevents meaningful contribution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is avoiding contradiction more important than speaking?
- How do you handle changing your mind?
Another view
Sometimes consistency requires avoiding difficult truths.
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