The smarter you get the less you speak
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My friend once told me that the smarter you get the less you speak. Anyone can argue, debate, condemn, criticize and complain; ___________, (1) true knowledge comes from within. It takes __________ character __________ (2) self-control to be understanding and forgiving. Knowledge __________ (3) brings peace, calmness, silence with itself.
Some speakers only listen because they know that most of the time debating does not bring results; __________ , (4) it may bring confusion. __________ (5) them, most people do not listen, they are more focused on winning an argument. Wise men do not argue and debate __________ (5) they are in those public meetings where opposing arguments are put forward __________ in order to win __________ (7) to make an impression __________ (8) to yield wisdom and knowledge instead.
(Adapted from quora.com on 16 June 2016)
