Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.

Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.

In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.

In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.

The more you know the less you need to say.

The more you know the less you need to say.

The silent influence of books, is a mighty power in the world; and there is a joy in reading them read more

The silent influence of books, is a mighty power in the world; and there is a joy in reading them known only to those who read them with desire and enthusiasm. Silent, passive, and noiseless though they be, they yet set in action countless multitudes, and change the order of nations.

Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.

Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.

He had occasional flashes of silence that made his conversation perfectly delightful.

He had occasional flashes of silence that made his conversation perfectly delightful.

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

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

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 great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay attention to it. There is no substitute read more

Silence is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay attention to it. There is no substitute for the creative inspiration, knowledge, and stability that come from knowing how to contact your core of inner silence. The great Sufi poet Rumi wrote, "Only let the moving waters calm down, and the sun and moon will be reflected on the surface of your being.