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 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. 
If a word is worth a coin, silence is worth two.
If a word is worth a coin, silence is worth two.
 Silence is the genius of fools and one of the virtues of the 
wise.
 [Fr., Le silence est read more 
 Silence is the genius of fools and one of the virtues of the 
wise.
 [Fr., Le silence est l'esprit des sots, et l'une des vertus du 
sage.] 
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.
 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. 
Silence is the most powerful scream.
Silence is the most powerful scream.
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
How agree the kettle and the earthen pot together?
Silence is more eloquent than words.
Silence is more eloquent than words.
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.