Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sometimes saying nothing speaks louder than words.
- In plain terms
- Silence can be the best response.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose silence when words add no value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is silence useful?
- What does silence mean to you?
Another view
Silence can be read as agreement or indifference.
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