a still tongue makes a wise head
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Meaning · English
One who remains silent is often considered wise
Literally: a silent tongue makes a wise head
Examples
She proved that a still tongue makes a wise head by not arguing back.
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a still tongue makes a wise head” mean?
One who remains silent is often considered wise Literally: a silent tongue makes a wise head
Is “a still tongue makes a wise head” formal or informal?
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