Uma ShankerBe silent & you are considered on idiot. Be voluble & you are considered a nuisance. The perfect balance between speaking and remaining silent makes you a gentleman!
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The best thing about being silent is that you are considered to be an idiot. The second best thing is that when you are being serious, people will think that you are not being an idiot. The perfect balance between speaking and remaining silent makes you a gentleman.
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