- English translation
If you like the sound of your own voice, go ahead and sing out loud.
- Literal wording
Whoever is pleased by his voice, let him raise it.
- Meaning and lesson
At face value, the saying grants permission: a person who enjoys the sound of their own voice, specifically their voice rather than some broader sense, is free to lift it and sing as long as they wish, with no one else needing to approve.
More broadly, it affirms personal autonomy. Each individual is entitled to manage their own business and pursue whatever they consider good, because they are the best judge of their own preferences and abilities.
- When it is used
Suitable when someone wants to do something according to their own taste and you wish to affirm their right to do so, leaving the decision in their hands rather than objecting or offering correction.
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