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“He that speaks much is much mistaken.”

Benjamin Franklin

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When you talk a lot, you are more likely to make mistakes or say things that aren't right. Imagine a classroom where one student is always answering questions without thinking much. This student might give wrong answers or say things that don't make sense because they are speaking too quickly and too often. In history, leaders who listened more and spoke less, like Abraham Lincoln, often made wiser decisions because they took the time to think before they spoke. If you speak less and listen more, you give yourself time to understand things better and to think carefully about what you want to say. This helps you avoid saying things that might be incorrect or embarrassing. So, trying to be a better listener and speaking thoughtfully can help you avoid mistakes in your conversations and decisions.

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