It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it.

Maurice Switzer
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About This Quote

Procrastination is the act of putting off completing an important task in favor of something else. This quote can be interpreted in two ways. First, it can be seen as a warning against being so eager to share one’s opinions that you inadvertently reveal yourself to be a fool. Or, it can be seen as a call to patience and caution in the face of opposition.

If you speak up before you have thought through your ideas and spoken them appropriately, it may lead others to believe that you are being lazy or incompetent. Instead, the best thing you can do is remain silent and give people an opportunity to judge your ideas without prejudice toward your character.

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