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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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Silence is argument carried out by other means.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

by Richard Flecknoe 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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Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.

Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.

by Mother Teresa Found in: Love Quotes, Silence Quotes,
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Silence is a friend who will never betray.

Silence is a friend who will never betray.

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There are haunters of the silence, ghosts that hold the heart and
brain.

There are haunters of the silence, ghosts that hold the heart and
brain.

by Madison Julius Cawein Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Striving to tell his woes, words would not come;
For light cares speak, when mighty griefs are dumb.

Striving to tell his woes, words would not come;
For light cares speak, when mighty griefs are dumb.

by Samuel Daniel Found in: Silence Quotes,
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The deepest rivers make least din,
The silent soule doth most abound in care.

The deepest rivers make least din,
The silent soule doth most abound in care.

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If you don't say anything, you won't be called on to repeat it.

If you don't say anything, you won't be called on to repeat it.

by Calvin Coolidge Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Speech is great; but silence is greater.

Speech is great; but silence is greater.

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: Silence Quotes,
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