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    But silence never shows itself to so great an advantage, as when
    it is made the reply to calumny and defamation, provided that we
    give no just occasion for them.

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Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

by Mark Helprin Found in: Silence Quotes,
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The silent influence of books, is a mighty power in the world; and there is a joy in reading them read more

The silent influence of books, is a mighty power in the world; and there is a joy in reading them known only to those who read them with desire and enthusiasm. Silent, passive, and noiseless though they be, they yet set in action countless multitudes, and change the order of nations.

by Henry Giles Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Silence is more eloquent than words.

Silence is more eloquent than words.

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Under all speech that is good for anything there lies a silence that is better. Silence is deep as Eternity; read more

Under all speech that is good for anything there lies a silence that is better. Silence is deep as Eternity; speech is shallow as Time.

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Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

by Dalai Lama Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Sometimes there is a greater lack of communication in facile talking than in silence.

Sometimes there is a greater lack of communication in facile talking than in silence.

by Faith Baldwin Found in: Silence Quotes,
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He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees.

He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Silence is a source of great strength.

Silence is a source of great strength.

by Lao Tzu Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Silence is the genius of fools and one of the virtues of the
wise.
[Fr., Le silence est read more

Silence is the genius of fools and one of the virtues of the
wise.
[Fr., Le silence est l'esprit des sots, et l'une des vertus du
sage.]

by Pope Boniface Viii Found in: Silence Quotes,
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