“There are more quarrels smothered by just shutting your mouth, and holding it shut, than by all the wisdom in the world.”

“There are, I have discovered, ten commandments for mother-in-law. These rules are not mine. They come from mothers-in-law of every color, race, class, and disposition. Given the diversity of the women, the uniformity of opinion on this compels attention -- also discussion. Here are the ten most recommended rules:1. Keep your mouth shut.2. Keep your mouth shut.3. Keep your mouth shut.4. Keep your mouth shut.5. Keep your mouth shut.6. Keep your mouth shut.7. Keep your mouth shut.8. Keep your mouth shut.9. Keep your mouth shut.10. Keep your mouth shut.”

“It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt”

“I just can’t comprehend, that you, Borge, of all people, couldn’t keep your mouth shut.”

“It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.”

“Privacy,is what you shut your mouth about,Denial is what you shut your eyes against.”