"When you're done talking, stop"

Re:"When you're done talking, stop" by sramam on Saturday August 13, 2011 @09:26PM (#2882483)

Reminded me of a quote from a long time ago (for me!):

   "Don't disturb the silence if you can't improve it!"

Can't seem to find attribution now. An excellent maxim to live by nevertheless.

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Re:"When you're done talking, stop" by alttag on Sunday August 14, 2011 @02:15PM (#2884103)

Great quote, thank you.

A buddhist blog [1] attributes it to Shirdi Sai Baba, and notes the phrase is also attributed to the Quakers. [also, 2] ("Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind, is it true, is it necessary, does it improve upon the silence?") [3] cites it as a Spanish proverb.

1: http://thebuddhistblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/does-it-improve-... 2: http://www.peterme.com/archives/000047.html 3: http://quotes.prolix.nu/Proverbs/

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