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What is the meaning of following proverb?
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
4 Answers
- Anonymous9 years agoFavorite Answer
It means that if a topic is being discussed and you don't say anything, people might think you're not very smart. but if you do say something when you don't know what you're talking about, they will be sure you're not smart. So it's better not to say anything.
- BilboLv 79 years ago
You are better to remain silent if you do not know the answer - and even if you do but are not sure, you would be advised to remain silent.
(Wisdom some on this site might well heed).
- ?Lv 69 years ago
People will assume you have at least average intelligence until you say something stupid
- Anonymous9 years ago
it means ignorance is bliss. it's better not knowing and seeming oblivious than knowing the truth.
