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When in doubt, say nothing and move on.

Arthur C. Clarke, British science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist (1917–2008)

Rendezvous with Rama

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When in doubt, my dear fellow, do nothing.

Leo Tolstoy, Russian author (1828–1910)

War and Peace

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The only way to avoid becoming a metaphysician is to say nothing.

To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.

To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.

Fred Shero, former ice hockey player and coach (1925-1990)

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When you have nothing to say, say nothing; a weak defense strengthens your opponent, and silence is less injurious than a bad reply.

There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.

Concerning that which cannot be talked about, we should not say anything.

Ludwig Wittgenstein, Austrian philosopher and logician (1889–1951)

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If you don't say anything, you won't be called on to repeat it.

Calvin Coolidge, president of the United States from 1923 to 1929

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Never explain. Never complain.

Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman (1804–1881)

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Never complain, never explain. Resist the temptation to defend yourself or make excuses.

You can't say everything, so you don't say nothing.

Patrick Ness, American-British novelist and children's writer

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When your truth is so inherently questioned, it is easier to say nothing than anything at all.

Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing, and you'll never be criticized.

Elbert Green Hubbard, American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher

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Criticism is something you can easily avoid — by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.

Aristotle, 4th-century BCE Classical Greek philosopher and polymath

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