1.When the other side misunderstands and you don’t have a duty to talk
当别人误会你了，并且你有没必要解释的时候
Why waste words when the other side is not making the effort to understand what you have to say? Silence can never be misquoted. Let them learn through experience and you will save your peace of mind.
当别人都不想了解你想说的内容的时候，你又何必浪费口舌呢？沉默绝不会被用错的。让他们从中吸取教训，你的内心也能保持平静。
2.When two parties are arguing
当双方有争执的时候
Don’t get involved. If you intervene you may come under fire. Maintaining stoic silence on your part is best.
不要参与，要是你这时候还不住口，你可能会受到牵连。保持沉默在这时候是最可行的。
3.When you have no idea what you’re talking about
当你不知道你要说什么的时候
Empty vessels make more noise. It is best not to say anything if you have nothing meaningful to say. Your words will carry more value when you speak only to make a sensible point.
没本事的人叫得最厉害。要是你没什么好说的，那就不要说。当你说的话有重点的时候，你的言语才更有价值。

4.When you need someone else to get the credit
当你需要别人信任的时候
You reflect quiet confidence in your abilities when you smile and let your boss or team take the credit for your work. The goodwill thus created will ensure your success in the long run.
那种有能力做好事情时，脸上所流露出的自信的微笑，会帮你取得老板，搭档的信任。由此取得的动力能让你一直成功。
5.When you are bragging instead of sharing
当你在显摆不是分享的时候
It’s best to be humble and let others appreciate you than to toot your own horn. Quietly focus on your work and let your hard work speak for you.
谦虚一点，让别人欣赏你，不是自己在那里显摆。把心思放到工作上，用你的辛苦努力来证明你自己。
6.When you want someone else to grow
当你想要让别人成长的时候
Some people will criticize you just to provoke you into an argument. Don’t allow them the pleasure.Take the high road and show restraint. They are coming from a point of weakness themselves and would love to see you react negatively. Being silent makes you more powerful.
有些人批评你就是想要激怒你。不要让他们得逞。气量大一点，克制住自己。这是他们自己的弱点，他们想要看到你也在这方面做的不好的时候。沉默让你更强大。

9.When you want to listen to your inner voice
当你想要别人听你心里话的时候
When I want to make major decisions, I find a quiet spot where I can be alone. Away from external distractions, I try to silence the inner clutter of my mind. Breathing deeply always works. Sitting in silence with a calm mind gives me a clearer perspective on things.
当我想要做个重大决定的时候，我会找一个能一个人安安静静的地方。远离外界的纷扰，试着让心里杂乱的心情保持平静。深呼吸一直都很凑效。心平气和的安安静静的坐着能让我对事情有一个更清楚的看法。
When you listen to your inner voice, you can problem-solve most effectively.listening to yourself in stillness increases creativity and lowers stress.
当你知道你内心的想法之后，解决问题就更高效。长期坚持倾听自己内心的声音会激发你的创造力，降低你的压力。
10.When you receive negative feedback from your superiors
当上级批评你的时候
Accept it quietly, assess it, learn from it, improve and grow.
Iris Johansen rightfully said that “Silence and Smile are two powerful tools of successful people. Smile is the way to solve many problems and Silence is the way to avoid many problems.”
安安静静的接受吧，好好对待这些意见，从中吸取教训，从中提高自己。约翰森曾说过：“沉默和微笑是成功人士最有力的两大法

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阻止了我的脚步的，并不是我所看见的东西，而是我所无法看见的那些东西。你明白么？我看不见的那些。在那个无限蔓延的城市里，什么东西都有，可惟独没有尽头。
It wasn't what I saw that stopped me, Max. It was what I didn't see. You understand that? What I didn't see. In all that sprawling city there was everything except an end.

You know some birds are not meant to be caged, their feathers are just too bright.
你知道，有些鸟儿是注定不会被关在牢笼里的，它们的每一片羽毛都闪耀着自由的光辉。

有些事情，当我们年轻的时候无法懂得，当我们懂得的时候已不再年轻。
Somethings we couldn't understand when we were young; when we finally understood, we are not young anymore.

to be or not to be,this is a question.
生存还是毁灭，这是个问题

大多数人，只是存在，仅此而已
Most people exist, that is all.

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
每当你发现自己和大多数人站在一边，你就该停下来反思一下。
——马克·吐温