“If we were all on trial for our thoughts, we would all be hanged.” I love this quote because there is so much truth to it. Think about this for a second. We all have “improper” thoughts. If a professor you do not like found out you secretly despised them, they would probably treat you differently. If your spouse/partner found out that you have had second thoughts about them in the past, they would become more insecure and jealous, damaging your relationship with them. If your parents found out that at one point you lied to them or hid something from them, that would destroy any trust you had between you. There is the reason the quote “silence is golden” exists. You cannot let everyone know everything you are thinking. Sometimes it simply is not the right time or place to share those thoughts. The individual may not be mentally strong enough to handle those revelations or they may know exactly what you are thinking but do not want to dwell on it. You cannot always help someone who refuses to listen. Additionally, by not speaking your thoughts aloud, it causes you to listen better so you can know more about the individual before passing judgment.