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Communication Quote by Calvin Coolidge

“You don't have to explain something you haven't said.” quote by Calvin Coolidge
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““You don't have to explain something you haven't said.””

Calvin Coolidge

About This Quote

Source Speech: “Address to the Nation”, 1924

One need not justify silence on unspoken matters, emphasizing the value of restraint.

In simple terms: No need to explain what you haven’t said.

Key Takeaway

Practice restraint.

Themes

communication silence efficiency

Mood

calm thoughtful

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • negotiations
  • public speaking
  • personal disputes

Key Concepts

rhetoric conciseness

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is silence more powerful than speech?
  • How does restraint affect trust?
A Different Perspective

Silence may be misinterpreted as indifference.

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