Abraham Lincoln - It comes from a passage in The Bible.
thou many have attributed this to Abraham Lincoln he was Quoting Samuel Clemens original line from an article in the Saint Lewis Examiner circa. 1858-59 were in Clemens was quoting from the bible. there have been several other authors having made this same quotation over the years James Eliot Baser being one and a numinous others. so in conclusion its is imposable based on the evidence at had to ascertain the original speaker as that would place its origination in to the 2 century AD when most researchers agree much of the New Testament was written
Basically it means to choose your words wisely. Quite often the people who are seen as the smartest are the ones who speak the least, and they only speak when they are sure of the answer. If you do not know the answer and you stay quiet some people may think you don't know. If you try to answer and you don't know the answer, you will prove you do not know.
Think before you speak. If you are silent, people might think you are a fool. However, if you say something foolish, they will know for sure you are.
I believe the saying is better to keep your mouth shut and let them think you're stupid then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Variant: Better to remain silent and thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt. Often attributed to Abraham Lincoln but taken from Solomon's Proverbs.
Was it "Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue."? (Proverbs 17:28)
Than to open your mouth and prove it!
You may be going for this one: "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." (Prov.17:28) (NIV): "Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue."
You Have the Right to Remain Silent was created in 1995-02.
The Right To Remain Silent was created in 1996.
rights. Or in a sentence "right" sounds better "You two have the right to remain silent."
The words "you have the right to remain silent" are featured in the song entitled You Have The Right To Remain Silent. This song is a country song by Perfect Stranger.
Yes, but unlike in the US there is more of a presumption of guilt if you do remain silent.
The right to remain silent is a Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination.
Sometimes it's better to fight back than it is to remain silent and stay in the shadows.
Keeping silent can be a wise choice to avoid revealing lack of knowledge or understanding. Speaking impulsively without proper knowledge can inadvertently expose one's ignorance or misguided thoughts to others. It is better to listen, learn, and think carefully before speaking to avoid potential embarrassment or misunderstanding.