物もの言いえば唇くちびる寒さむし秋あきの風かぜ

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silence is golden

A proverb meaning that speaking too much can bring trouble, so it is better to remain silent. The imagery is of autumn wind making one's lips feel cold after speaking.

• 「物もの言いえば唇くちびる寒さむし秋あきの風かぜ」というから、余よ計けいなことは言いわないほうがいい。

  As the saying goes, 'Silence is golden,' so it's better not to say unnecessary things.