I’ve learnt when to speak, and when not to.
This despite my inner cynicism, or my contrary nature.
To me, an argument made may be weak and unconvincing, but now is not the moment to say so.
Given that there’s a very high likelihood I will be completely misunderstood, I petition myself to silence.
I’ve learnt to quietly disengage instead. To say nothing at all.
To just faintly nod and murmur, raise my eyebrows or shrug my shoulders.
Better just to internalise opinions and keep them to myself, than to speak my mind.
Better a quiet life than to be shouted down for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.
Last modified: 15 June 2024
