What does this statement mean, "Silence is often misinterpreted but never misquoted." ?

Question

What does this statement mean, "Silence is often misinterpreted but never misquoted." ?

Answer 1

it means someone may take your silence in a certain way, but they can not quote you because you never said anything.

Answer 2

when your up to your nose in shiat keep your mouth closed.... well almost i just like to say that tehe

Answer 3

It means that people often misconstrue someone's silence as an indication of apathy or something else, but that when you're silent you can't be quoted because you never spoke.