Most people would say speech is silver and silence is gold, simply because silence can keep us more moderate and rational whereas there are a lot of troubles that can arise from any kind of speech, it could be some wrong-saying, misunderstanding, swearing or misleading talk. I have been practising this whole silence is gold thing ever since I could understand what it means and true enough, it did prove to be right cause when you just keep silent to the things that isnt favourable or by just turning a blind eye to it, you are free from any potential problems. Yet, you may not know but you could also be missing the good stuff that you could've earned. So think about it, is silence really gold? Did we forget the part that says speech is anyhow, still silver?

The reason Im writing about this is because I think that not only our society, but the world lacks the intuitive to voice out whatever that is not in the welfare of others. Of course, this does not apply to everyone and Im just talking on a general scale and in my own opinion. What prompts me to write this is actually the recent case of a lady burnt alive in her car following an accident whereby she could've been saved if the nearby bhp workers were not that ignorant, and this tragic incident reminds me of so many other cases of abuse, sodomy and inappropriate treatments that are hidden and not voiced out. Yes, there are communities and special bodies for labour abuse, and there are petitions raised for animal abuse but what I am saying is the everyday people on the streets are the ones that are not doing enough as we are getting more self centered but in fact, these people are the ones that can help the most.

Its only after some time that I realized the phrase silence is gold, if used to a certain extended point, doesnt make it gold anymore. Its meant to apply, probably in our daily minor situations but never to big issues as mentioned. Because when everyone just keep silent and ignore all these issues, the only thing that will happen is bigger issues! So why turn our backs to the people around us that needs help or is deceived, or even our own rights that are taken away from us. Everyone is too busy making sure they dont get into trouble themselves without weighing the weight of either consequences. Some of you may say this is what the society has shaped us into but if you really think twice, maybe there should be some provisions given. Don't forget when one says silence is gold, theres another phrase that says silence kill.