Philosopher does not join in with gossipers. He is silent because he fears that some day he may talk too much and not be able to keep silent

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Philosopher does not join in with gossipers. He is silent because he fears that some day he may talk too much and not be able to keep silent.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Other aspects of wisdom. · Miscellaneous aspects of wisdom. · view the constellation · filed as J1074.1.1

Filed across the traditions

Spanish Childers.

Within the index

Filed under Parson's apology for not answering challenge: I have never regretted silence but have often regretted speech.

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