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    Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

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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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Deep vengeance is the daughter of deep silence.
[It., Alta vendetta
D'alto silenzio e figlia.]

Deep vengeance is the daughter of deep silence.
[It., Alta vendetta
D'alto silenzio e figlia.]

by Vittorio Alfieri Found in: Silence Quotes,
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A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke read more

A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?

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It is as important to cultivate your silence power as your word power.

It is as important to cultivate your silence power as your word power.

by William James Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Silence gives consent.

Silence gives consent.

by Oliver Goldsmith Found in: Silence Quotes,
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But silence never shows itself to so great an advantage, as when
it is made the reply to calumny read more

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.

by Joseph Addison Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.

Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Silence Quotes,
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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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If you keep your mouth shut you will never put your foot in it.

If you keep your mouth shut you will never put your foot in it.

by Austin O'malley Found in: Silence Quotes,
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