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The wise person does not answer unless asked

He who boasts before others of his vast knowledge reveals his ignorance.

The wise person does not answer unless asked.
For even if his words are sound, his opponents will interpret them as nonsense or falsehood.

(It is best to remain silent, even if you know the answer, until asked.)

Arabic Translation

مَن يَتباهى أمامَ الناسِ بمعرفتهِ الواسعةِ، يَكشف عن جَهلهِ

الشخص الحَكيم
لا يُجيب إلا إذا سُئل

فحتى لو كانَ كلامه سليماً
سَيفسره خُصومه على أنه هُراءٌ أو باطلٌ

(الأفضل هو إلتزام الصمت، حتى لو تعرف الاجابة، لحين الطلب منك)

Persian text

هر که در پیش سخن دیگران افتد تا مایهٔ فضلش بدانند، پایهٔ جهلش معلوم کند

ندهد مرد هوشمند جواب
مگر آن گه کز او سؤال کنند

گرچه بر حق بود مزاج سخن
حمل دعویش بر محال کنند

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