Paulo Coelho Quotes

I was quiet. If I really wanted to say something, I would. I just wasn't interested in saying anything.

I keep lot of my opinions to myself.

Think a lot, say little, and write nothing.

A wise woman keeps her hands firmly in her pockets and does not accidentally unzip anything, including her mouth.

Nothing is sometimes the right thing to say.

Some things are best left alone. Such as interfering in things which are beyond our powers.

The only thing better than "hands-on" experience is hands-off experience - enough experience to understand that some things will turn out better if left alone.

Never miss an opportunity to just shut up.

The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.

No, I will be the pattern of all patience; I will say nothing.

Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.

The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.

When you have nothing to say, say nothing.

There is often, in the affairs of government, more efficiency and wisdom in non-action than in action.

I'm taking a vow not to advise.

Be sure your wisest words are those you do not say.

When a thing is not worth overdoing, leave it alone!

I regret things all the time. I've never regretted not saying something. I've only regretted saying something.

You know, I have found out in the course of a long public life that the things I did not say never hurt me.

Some of the best things you do are the things you don't do.

I know things but I shut my mouth.

It needs courage to throw oneself forward, but it needs no less to hold oneself back.

Never say more than is necessary.

Silence is the safest course for any man to adopt who distrust himself.

When you have nothing to say, you don't talk.