shutting up, n.Definitions

Shutting up is wise — No one is hanged for keeping silence.

Shutting up is often wise — a closed mouth gathers no feet

Shutting up is wise — No one betrays himself by silence.

Shutting up is wise ---- A fool is his own informer.

Shutting up is wise — Keep the mouth as you would keep a bottle; cork it.

Shutting up is wise — If some people would keep their mouths shut, all the ignorance wouldn't keep falling out.

Shutting up is wise — A fish dies because it opens its mouth.

Shutting up is wise — A fish who keeps its mouth shut never gets caught.