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SILENCE IS GOLDEN
A silent person produces an impression of being serious-minded and thought. A talkative
person, on the other hand, creates an impression of being light-hearted and shallow. A
person who is wise generally remains silent. A fool, on the contrary, has a tendency to
keep talking most of the time. A talkative person is likely to give out secrets, while a
silent person can be relied upon to keep secrets. It is for these reasons that persons of a
silent nature are entrusted with tasks and responsibilities which demand secrecy, patience
and integrity. Furthermore a silent person is much quicker and more prompt in action
than a talkative person who wastes much time in talking. A talkative person seeks to
impress and overawe others with a torrent of wrods, while a silent person minds his own
business and saves his energy for more fruitful activities. A silent person generally
commands respect because of his reserve. He is thought to be profound and philosophical
in his outlook upon life and, when he opens his mouth, he is listened to with full attention
whereas a talkative person is generally ignored. In short, silence is golden while garrulity
is a serious drawback.