Cost Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Mary's mouth cost her nothing for she never opens it but at others' expense.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Poor Richard's Almanack, 1735
Silence can be costly when it enables others to exploit you; speaking up protects oneself.
In simple terms: Silence can cost you.
Speak up to protect yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- team meetings
- family disputes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you stay silent?
- How to assert without aggression?
Speaking may cause conflict.