2007-09-30 14:09:10 · 11 answers · asked by zingis 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
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2007-09-30 14:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sometimes silence is the best response; it all depends on the circumstances. As to be thought a fool, I do not think it is relevant. We all have been in a situation where we were silent and the impulse was to talk. I am sure that any audience would understand the action, at least those relevant people who chose to think. I do not count unthinking fools.
2007-09-30 14:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by epistemology 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I can't make any difference by saying anything, then remaining quiet at least doesn't add to the confusion. On the other hand, if someone wants to know what I think I'll do my best to help.
2007-09-30 15:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems to me that you're more likely to be thought a fool if you open your mouth and say something really stupid. if you remain quiet, it might mean you don't know the answer, or that you are shy or frightened to answer, but it does not mean you are a fool. the only time i could see it would be foolish is if something was happening and you didn't stop it by saying something, ie. something important to you.
2007-09-30 14:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by KJC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, this was proved last year in my class half of the boys said something dumb and i quote my teacher always said, "it's better 2 be quiet and be thought a fool then 2 open ur mouth and remove all doubt"
2007-09-30 14:14:54 · answer #5 · answered by babyboo99889 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is ALWAYS better to remain quiet and wait for someone to ask for your opinion before giving it, your words will have a much bigger and more important impact that way
2007-09-30 15:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. I would rather they think me a fool than let them know that in reality I can be one.
2007-09-30 14:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by Kim K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-10-01 04:43:34 · answer #8 · answered by Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Sometimes words are no better than silence. At those times it is better to remain silent."
---Shoalin priest proverb
2007-10-01 03:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by gryphon1911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because slometimes you can't explain to the fools around why you're not...
2007-09-30 14:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sometimes I don't always want my opinions heard, even if i do look dull for not answering.
2007-09-30 14:12:45 · answer #11 · answered by kweenofcnfusion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋