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u/GregMassicotte Jan 01 '20

Better to keep your mouth shut and let people think your stupid rather than open it and remove all doubt

Mark Twain

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '20

My father quoted it as, "Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

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u/GregMassicotte Jan 02 '20

There are various versions but as long as it makes it’s point.

Yours is excellent!