Wisdom

“Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.”

– Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, chapter 56

What does it mean?

People who truly understand something often stay quiet, while those who talk the most often understand the least.

Who said it?

Lao Tzu: Ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism (6th century BC). Source: Tao Te Ching, chapter 56.

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