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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.
It is better to be silent, and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.
It is better to be silent, and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.
In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.
In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.
A moment of silence is not inherently religious.
A moment of silence is not inherently religious.
Great souls endure in silence.
Great souls endure in silence.
Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.
Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.
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.]
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.
I am better able to retract what I did not say than what I did.
I am better able to retract what I did not say than what I did.
