The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Proverb

It's better to keep silent and let people think you are stupid than to open your mouth and prove it.

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James Callow comment:

You can't recall someone?

Where learned: J L HUDSONS

Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Maxim ; Mouth ; Proof ; PROVERB ; SILENCE ; Stupid ; VERSE