1A proverb meaning that silence can be more valuable than eloquence; sometimes it's better not to speak (equivalent to 'silence is golden, speech is silver').
会議で感情的に話すより、まず相手の意見を聞く方がいい。沈黙は金、雄弁は銀だよ。
In a meeting it's better to listen to others' opinions than speak emotionally. Silence is golden; speech is silver.
余計なことは言わずに黙っている方が丸く収まる場面もある。沈黙は金雄弁は銀、だね。
There are situations where it's better to keep quiet and avoid saying unnecessary things. Silence is golden, speech is silver.
取引の交渉では慌てて口を滑らせないことが重要だ。沈黙は金、雄弁は銀という考え方が役立つ。
In business negotiations it's important not to blurt things out in haste. The principle 'silence is golden, speech is silver' is useful.