Meaning: A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark

Context: Expression is natural; silence often means fear

Meaning: A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue

Context: Kind actions outweigh kind words

Meaning: A present mouth needs no interpreter

Context: Speak for yourself — don't rely on others to represent you

Meaning: A broken mouth never returns to its shape

Context: Words, once spoken, cannot be taken back

Meaning: A closed mouth is gold

Context: Silence is valuable; think before speaking

Meaning: Speak like a nobleman or let your cattle graze for you

Context: Either speak wisely or stay silent — dignity in restraint

Meaning: A tongue that isn't yours cannot be restrained

Context: You can't control what you don't understand

Meaning: You can't call someone silent for not speaking your tongue

Context: Respect linguistic differences — silence isn't ignorance

Meaning: A language you don't know could make you insult your father

Context: Ignorance of language leads to mistakes — learn before you speak

Meaning: A silent mouth doesn't feed a guest

Context: Speak up for your needs — silence yields nothing

Meaning: The world belongs to the one who pretends not to hear

Context: Silence and patience often win over loudness

Meaning: When you call for peace, don't invite disaster

Context: Wishing for peace doesn't mean ignoring threats

Meaning: Without knowledge there is no light

Context: Education and knowledge illuminate the path of life