Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue: he approaches nearest to the Gods, who knows how to read more

I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue: he approaches nearest to the Gods, who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

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.

There was silence deep as death;
And the boldest held his breath,
For a time.

There was silence deep as death;
And the boldest held his breath,
For a time.

It is as important to cultivate your silence power as your word power.

It is as important to cultivate your silence power as your word power.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

Silence is a source of great strength.

Silence is a source of great strength.

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.

Great souls endure in silence.

Great souls endure in silence.