The best answer to anger is silence.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

A good traveler leaves no tracks. Good speech lacks fault-finding.

Better remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Why does Samuel Butler say, 'Wise men never say what they think of women'? Wise men never say anything else apparently.

Proverbs 11:9: Evil words destroy one's friends; wise discernment rescues the godly. Proverbs 11:12: It is foolish to belittle a neighbor; a person with good sense remains silent. Proverbs 11:25: The generous prosper and are satisfied; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact.

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

No man can safely speak, unless he who would gladly remain silent.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.