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

“The trouble is you can shut your eyes but you can’t shut your mind.”

“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.”

“Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.”

“Hurts, doesn’t it?” I asked.“What?”“Keepin’ your mouth shut for once.”

“People can tell you to keep your mouth shut, but that doesn't stop you from having your own opinion.”