Loose Lips Sink Ships
We do well if we think before we speak.
Loose lips sink ships. If we talk too much, we:
- Give information we should not give
- To people who should not know
According to The Phrase Finder, this expression began during World War II.
The United States Office of War Information tried to keep information from enemy spies.
In times of war or peace, we want to watch our words.
Busybodies, as well as spies, cause much damage.
The children’s song “O Be Careful Little Eyes,” reminds us to be careful what we:
- See
- Hear
- Say
- Do
- Think
- Who we trust
- And where we go
That sounds like good advice for any age.
Rather than put our foot in our mouth or hurt someone, let’s be careful what we say.
“In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise” (Proverbs 10:19 MEV).
Thanks to Kristy Robinson Horine for the suggestion. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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2 thoughts on “Loose Lips Sink Ships”
Good morning from the cold-frozen north! How does this compare to “bite your tongue “?
Judith (15 inches snow and -26 degrees)
Oh, Judith, your weather makes ours seem tropical (although I still shiver when I go out in the snow, cold, and ice)! Be careful and stay in if you can. I should have included a link to “Bite Your Tongue.” You can find it at https://dianaderringer.com/bite-your-tongue/. Thanks for keeping me on my toes.