Söz gümüşse sükût altındır
Sometimes silence is better than speaking
Literal translationIf speech is silver, silence is gold
Usage contextEmphasizes Turkish value of discretion and thoughtfulness
Frequencycommon
Example
Toplantıda fazla konuşma. Söz gümüşse sükût altındır.Modern usage
Common advice to think before speaking
Similar English proverb
Silence is golden