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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.
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.
Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.
Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.
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.]
Speech is great; but silence is greater.
Speech is great; but silence is greater.
The silente man still suffers wrong.
The silente man still suffers wrong.
Sometimes silence is not golden--just yellow.
Sometimes silence is not golden--just yellow.
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.
Silence is the most powerful scream.
Silence is the most powerful scream.
