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

“You couldn’t keep your mouth shut? I’m calling you Glitterhair from now on. Or Talksalot.”

“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.”

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

“All you have to do, I tell myself, is keep your mouth shut and look stupid. It shouldn't be that hard.”

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