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Silence is foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.
Silence is foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.
The more you know the less you need to say.
The more you know the less you need to say.
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.
Silence is argument carried on by other means.
Silence is argument carried on by other means.
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.
Silence is a source of great strength.
Silence is a source of great strength.
Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves
together; that at length they may emerge, full-formed and read more
Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves
together; that at length they may emerge, full-formed and
majestic, into the daylight of Life, which they are thenceforth
to rule.
Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the read more
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.
If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is
work. Y read more
If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is
work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.