Keeping your mouth shut

There are times when silence is better than speaking.

There are times when whatever you say will be the wrong thing.

There are times when not speaking will make you appear wise, even if you haven't a clue.

There are times when there are no words that will take away the pain and silent hand-holding is what is needed.

There are times when you will want to speak out in your own defence, but the wiser thing to do is to keep silence.

There are times when speaking is the worst thing you can do.

Learn to know when those times are.