Spreken is zilver, zwijgen is goud
- Literal Translation: “Speaking is silver, being silent is gold.”
- Meaning: It’s better to keep your silence, than to speak (for example in diplomacy or politics).
- English equivalent: “A still tongue makes a wise head.”
I prefer this one. ” You are better off having someone think you are a fool than to open your mouth and prove it.” This saying applies to people who make statements about subjects they have no real knowledge about.
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