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| hear much, speak little (do not be talkative); keep your breath or wind to cool your broth (or porridge); give every man thine ear, but few thy voice; he knows much who knows how to hold his tongue; he that speaks sows, and he that holds his peace gathers; a still tongue makes a wise head; let not your tongue run at rover; hear and see and be still (contrast: a fool's bell is soon rung. foolish tongues talk by dozen. your tongue is made of very loose leather); hear and see and say but little (contrast: a fool's bell is soon rung. foolish tongues talk by dozen. your tongue is made of very loose leather); hold your tongue; there is a time to speak and a time to be silent | |||
| save your breath to cool your broth (также porridge, pottage и т.п.); save your wind to cool your broth (также porridge, pottage и т.п.) | |||