John BerrymanI am so wise I had my mouth sewn shut.
About This Quote
The idea of someone being so wise that they had their mouth sewn shut is so crazy it could very well be true. But, the person who said it to me didn’t actually have their mouth sewn shut. This quote refers to the belief that there are people who are so wise that they can solve everything and everyone’s problems with just a few words. Being wise, in this case, does not mean you know all the answers or can always solve every problem. It just means that you have a lot to offer and you don’t need to talk as much as some people think.
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