I will be silent if my words convey the wrong impression.
I will be silent when in the heat of anger.
I will be silent if I would regret my words later.
I will be silent if my words will offend someone.
I will be silent when I do not know all the facts.
I will be silent if my words could damage a friendship.
I will be silent when I am feeling critical.
I will be silent if I cannot say it peacefully.
—Garchen Rinpoche