2593. A prudent and discreet Silence will be sometimes more… - Thomas Fuller

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2593. A prudent and discreet Silence will be sometimes more to thy Advantage, than the most witty expression, or even the best contrived Sincerity. A Man often repents that he has spoken, but seldom that he has held his Tongue.

Thomas Fuller

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Thomas Fuller (24 June 1654 – 17 September 1734) was an English physician, writer and adage collector. TOC

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