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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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A horrid stillness first invades the ear,
And in that silence we the tempest fear.

A horrid stillness first invades the ear,
And in that silence we the tempest fear.

by John Dryden Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Of every noble work the silent part is best; of all expression, that which cannot be expressed.

Of every noble work the silent part is best; of all expression, that which cannot be expressed.

by W.w. Story 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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He sees only night, and hears only silence.
[Fr., Il ne voit que la nuit, n'entend que le silence.]

He sees only night, and hears only silence.
[Fr., Il ne voit que la nuit, n'entend que le silence.]

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Silence is the virtue of fools.

Silence is the virtue of fools.

by Francis Bacon 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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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.

by Thomas Carlyle Found in: Silence Quotes,
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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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