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    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.

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Silence gives consent.
[Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]

Silence gives consent.
[Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]

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The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the read more

The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.

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The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

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A quiet mind cureth all.

A quiet mind cureth all.

by Robert Burton Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Silences make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying but the never needing to say is what counts.

Silences make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying but the never needing to say is what counts.

by Margaret Lee Runbeck Found in: Silence Quotes,
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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.]

by Vittorio Alfieri Found in: Silence Quotes,
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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?

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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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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.

by Cato Found in: Silence Quotes,
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