"Celui qui ne sait pas se taire ne saura pas parler"
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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If a person doesn't understand the importance of being quiet at times, they won't know the right way to talk when it's needed. Imagine you're in a classroom, and there's a student who talks all the time, even when the teacher is giving instructions. This student misses important information because they're too busy talking. When they do speak, they don't really know what they're talking about because they didn't listen. Knowing when to be silent helps you learn, understand better, and therefore speak more wisely when it's your turn. In life, it's important to listen carefully to others so that when you do talk, what you say is thoughtful and meaningful.
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Communication Inner peace Listening Mindfulness Proverb Reflection Self-control Silence Speaking Wisdom
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