I had always heard this one as It is better to keep silent and appear foolish than to speak and remove all doubt. Perhaps Twain said it differently on different occassions? Peter >>> mia@intergate.bc.ca 07/21/00 12:46AM >>> Hi, i'd just like to double check if this quote is attributed to the right person. It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt. --Mark Twain Anyone know for sure? Thanks in advance! Mia =) -- Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. - Tolstoy