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.

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.

Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let read more

Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.

Silence is the mother of Truth.

Silence is the mother of Truth.

Under all speech that is good for anything three lies a silence
that is better. Silence is deep as read more

Under all speech that is good for anything three lies a silence
that is better. Silence is deep as Eternity; speech is shallow
as Time.

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.

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?

Silence is more eloquent than words.

Silence is more eloquent than words.

He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees.

He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees.