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Silence is the virtue of fools.
Silence is the virtue of fools.
Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.
Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.
The mind contracts herself and shrinketh in, And to herself she gladly doth retire.
The mind contracts herself and shrinketh in, And to herself she gladly doth retire.
If a word is worth a coin, silence is worth two.
If a word is worth a coin, silence is worth two.
Silence is a source of great strength.
Silence is a source of great strength.
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.
When they hold their tongues they cry out.
[Lat., Cum tacent clamant.]
When they hold their tongues they cry out.
[Lat., Cum tacent clamant.]
Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let read more
Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.
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.
