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“He who speaks does not know; he who knows does not speak” quote by Lao Tzu
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““He who speaks does not know; he who knows does not speak””

Lao Tzu

About This Quote

Source Book: Tao Te Ching, c. 400 BC

Those who speak lack knowledge; those who know stay silent, highlighting humility and restraint.

In simple terms: Speak less, listen more.

Key Takeaway

Practice thoughtful silence.

Themes

humility knowledge speech

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • teaching
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

wisdom self-restraint

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is speaking more valuable?
  • How do you balance speaking and listening?
A Different Perspective

Silence can be misinterpreted as disengagement.

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