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    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.]

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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.

by Ibn Gabirol 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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An now the silences come in a single lifetime, in a single year... when species die, leaving a silent space read more

An now the silences come in a single lifetime, in a single year... when species die, leaving a silent space in the world song that can never be filled.

by Charles Delint Found in: Silence Quotes,
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The earth is rude, silent, incomprehensible at first; Be not discouraged-- keep on-- there are divine things, well envelop'd; I read more

The earth is rude, silent, incomprehensible at first; Be not discouraged-- keep on-- there are divine things, well envelop'd; I swear to you there are divine things more beautiful than words can tell.

by Walt Whitman Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Silence gives consent.
[Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]

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

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Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

by Mark Helprin Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Great souls endure in silence.

Great souls endure in silence.

by Friedrich Schiller Found in: Silence Quotes,
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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.

by William James Found in: Silence Quotes,
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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.

by Calvin Coolidge Found in: Silence Quotes,
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