"For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down." Proverbs 26:20
I think people are so funny. I receive emails and/or phone calls from real estate agents every day asking for my opinion on a certain matter. Like most, I certainly have my fair share of opinions. Often times when I reveal my opinion to their question, agents disagree and try to change my opinion.
Some agents will become very contentious if they cannot change my opinion. I have learned this Proverb is so true. Now I determine very quickly if the person contacting me really wants my honest opinion or are they looking for someone to agree with them. The more we say the more aggravated we both get.
Solomon is saying to state your opinion and hush. There is no need to continue throwing wood on this fire. Most people are looking for those to agree with them at all cost and nothing you can say will change that. Fewer words will keep others as friends much longer.
My Grandfather would tell me on many occasions, "it is better to keep you mouth shut and let other think you are dumb, then to open it and remove all doubt."
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