Napoleon HillWise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
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Many times, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, wise men give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent. The benefits of silence are many. If you are wrong, you will not be found out. You can’t hurt someone’s feelings by not saying anything. You can gain wisdom through silence.
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