"It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than open ones mouth and remove all doubt" - Mark Twain
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| Bridle It |
"Do you know Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Geography, physiology?"
"No." The sailor replied to all the questions.
"What the hell do you know on earth then...you will surely die of illiteracy."
After a while, the boat started sinking. The local sailor looked at the professor, and asked him; "Professor, do you know Swiminology, and Escapology from Sharkology?"
"No." Came the sharp reply from the professor.
"Well," replied the sailor, "Sharkology, and Crocodilogy will eat your Assology, Headology and you will Dieology, because of your Mouthology."
In essence, knowing when to shut, and bridle your tongue is important. Many people have lost treasured friendships, and vital relationships, properties...some have even lost their lives as a result of wanting to 'speak their minds.' Sometimes it is not necessary to speak, at such time being silent is golden. Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
