Provençal expression

de tis amis digo tout bien, de tis enemis digues ren

Wisdom

Literal translation

of your friends speak all the good, of your enemies say nothing

Meaning

speak only well of your friends, and nothing of your enemies

Explanation

Of your friends say all the good, of your enemies say nothing. A counsel of discretion and restraint in speech.

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