I know the proverb in another language, but I need it in English. The proverb refers to the fact that you can be considered smart as long as you're silent.
Anyone knows?
2007-01-23 05:09:09 · 7 answers · asked by pralin 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
"A shut mouth catches no flies". Is this the one you want?
2007-01-23 05:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by Nice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, i happen to know another proverb called "Empty vessels make the most noise". It implies that those who are loud are often empty-headed. This is the opposite of what you're looking for, but hope it may be useful
2007-01-23 05:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by nette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of these...
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
- Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
From the bible:
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. (proverbs) [17:28]
A silent man's words are not brought into court. (Danish)
There are 2 fools in every market: one asks too little, one asks too much. (Russian proverb)
Latin:
Audi, vide, tace, si tu vis vivere (in pace).
Translation: "Hear, see, be silent, if you wish to live (in peace)." Roman proverb
The wise make proverbs, and fools repeat them.
- Isaac Disraeli
2007-01-23 05:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by maî 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'"Tis better to be thought a fool, than open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Samuel Johnson
2007-01-23 05:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
I heard it attributed to Abraham Lincoln.
2007-01-23 05:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by ChromeDome 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut.
2007-01-23 07:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by Oma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didnt you just ask this one? No pain, no gain. Thats the correct version.
2016-05-24 01:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋