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Say well or be still

Possible interpretation: If you cannot speak good of someone or something, then it is better not to speak.

Note: say well (verb): say something good or nice | still (adj.): not moving; motionless; quiet (because you don't move your tongue)

Quick Quiz:

If you always "say well or be still", then you
  1. always say nice things about everyone
  2. never say anything
  3. never say anything nasty about someone