If he talks a lot, he is just starting to learn.
If he is constantly asking questions, he is beginning to understand. His understanding arouses curiosity.
If he is speaking when asked, he has turned into himself and is looking for answers to his questions in himself. He is constantly preoccupied and does not participate in the outside world as he used to.
He only listens to what is being said and does not get involved. He has solved many things in his mind, he knows that everyone takes as much water as their bowl. Everyone's understanding is different. As long as there is no change from within, there can be no outside intervention. That's why he prefers to remain silent.
If he doesn't talk at all when the subject is brought up and just laughs when a question is asked, he is already on the other side of the bridge. He is living in the moment.
From Heaven (Excerpt)