Be silent and safe – silence never betrays you; Be true to your word and your work and your friend; Put least trust in him who is foremost to praise you, Nor judge of a road till it draw to the end.

John Boyle OReilly
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The words of the poet, William Shakespeare, can be interpreted in different ways. The first line suggests that you should be silent and safe. Silence is often misunderstood as weak, but it is actually something that can protect you. You may not feel safe with someone who is always talking about himself or herself. A good partner should trust you enough to be quiet and let you work through your problems without interrupting.

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