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Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.
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Be silent, if you choose; but when it is necessary, speak—and speak in such a way that people will remember it.
Wise men, when in doubt as to whether to speak or remain silent, give themselves the benefit of the doubt by keeping quiet.
When a woman is speaking to you, listen to what she says with her eyes.
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427 BC - 347 BC
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