I'm a bit puzzled by this epigram. The first sentence is advice that says "Be silent." The second sentence, however, seems to imply that one should rather speak in order to obscure your views. I have seen the first applied in numerous meetings, where one or more participants are attentive and give the appearance of being quite sagacious by not putting their thoughts out where others can criticize them. As I think about it, I remember other meetings in which the second was, no doubt, in play. Perhaps the great physician's intent is to give guidance for participating in meetings where the greatest need is to be on guard: Keep your own counsel, and don't be deceived by the contributions of others.
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