4. There is an old saying that goes: Look before you leap. It means one should think carefully about thepossible results or consequences of doing something. ________________ We tend to say cruel andharmful words to others, sometimes our friends or family, without thorough consideration.Unfortunately, what have been said could often cause long-lasting or even permanent damage to thefriendship or kinship which we are involved in. Therefore, always think again before some quickwords slip out of your tongue.
(A) Nevertheless, in sports we must do in the opposite way.
(B) Similarly, the same thing applies to verbal actions: Think before you speak.
(C) In other words, honest is the best policy.
(D) By contrast, we must be brave and say things out loud when expressing ourselves.