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APAD:better be silent &be thought a fool, than to speak... .

移花接木
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"Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt."

The phrase "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt" is commonly attributed to Abraham Lincoln. The sentiment can be traced back to earlier sources, however, including French writer Blaise Pascal and English writer and politician Maurice Baring. The core idea is that it is often wiser to stay silent and avoid revealing one's ignorance or foolishness, rather than speak and confirm those negative perceptions. The phrase highlights the value of discretion and self-awareness, cautioning against the potential pitfalls of speaking without sufficient knowledge or consideration.

There is a biblical proverb that expresses a similar idea, namely Proverbs 17:28. Here is the New International Version followed by the King James Version of this verse:

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

 

 

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最西边的岛上
2 楼
hahaha, a very funny one: between a rock & a hard place ;-))
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最西边的岛上
3 楼
actually I did that once in 画坛,跟帖发了一首完全不合格律的七绝,肯定被人偷笑死了 ;-))
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7grizzly
4 楼
Sometimes, speak out even if one's a fool. At least get some
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7grizzly
5 楼
feedback to help improving.
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天边一片白云
6 楼
haha. I like remaining silent .但是我觉得这是我的缺点。
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最西边的岛上
7 楼
I did get 1 qqh 4 my poem’s error. others were 2 polite ;-))
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最西边的岛上
8 楼
U are smarter than me 4 sure!
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瓷善家
9 楼
Agree partially. silence can also have drawbacks
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瓷善家
10 楼
Speaking up can provide opportunities for learning,
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瓷善家
11 楼
clarification, and contributing to meaningful discussions.
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7grizzly
12 楼
It's good to get straight, well-meaning corrections.
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最西边的岛上
13 楼
4 sure! but theRulesOfClassic poetry are 2much 4 myBrain, so

I thanked the kindness of the net-friend, and decided to stay quiet and not to write any more 中文律诗。 

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移花接木
14 楼
under different context:The man asks a question is a fool
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移花接木
15 楼
4 a minute, the man who doesn't is a fool 4 life
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暖冬cool夏
16 楼
Another expression of Silence is golden? :)
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