Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sometimes choosing not to speak is the best response to a situation.
- In plain terms
- Silence is sometimes better than speaking.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose silence when words add little.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is silence best?
- Is it hard to stay quiet?
Another view
Silence can sometimes be mistaken for agreement or weakness.
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