Only say something that will benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation
Benjamin Franklin (Interpreted by Andreas A Landman)
We previously concluded that words matter. We need not again deduce that intermediate objective to follow the reasoning to conclude that Silence is golden.
We reach the conclusion that Silence is Golden for positive and negative reasons.
The positive aspect of silence or well-chosen words is golden flows from the facts that words matter and that people are reactive – they like positive things.
The negative aspect of silence or well-chosen words is golden requires a few more logical steps.
A: If the words people use matter and people are different, then people may interpret the words used incorrectly.
A – B: If people may interpret the words differently and people have the desire to be loved, appreciated, understood, and valued, then people could be offended by what is said.
B – C: If people could be offended by what is said, and people are interconnected, and once something is said, it cannot be unsaid, then the negative consequences can spread widely.
C – Silence: If the negative consequence of what is said can spread widely and people want to avoid negative consequences, then silence is golden, or if you need to say something, only say something that benefits others or yourself.
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