If you're not sure of what to say, don't say anything.
Before a man speaks it is always safe to assume that he is a fool. After he speaks, it is seldom necessary to assume it.
The trouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought of yet.
You'll regret opening your mouth. You'll rarely regret keeping it shut.
A closed mouth catches no flies.
He who talks much cannot talk well.
Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.
If you wouldn't write it and sign it, don't say it.
Give thy thoughts no tongue.
If you don't have anything different to say, don't say it at all. That's my rule.
When in doubt, shut up.
Would the fish have ever been caught if it had kept its mouth shut?
If you have nothing to say for yourself then kindly keep your mouth shut!
