770 B
770 B
uses few words
This refers to the way he speaks. AT: "speaks with few words" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
Even a fool is thought to be wise
This can be written in active form. AT: "People even think a fool is wise" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
keeps his mouth shut
This means that he does not speak. AT: "does not speak" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
he is considered to be intelligent
This can be written in active form. AT: "people consider him to be intelligent" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)