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In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.
In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.
Sometimes there is a greater lack of communication in facile talking than in silence.
Sometimes there is a greater lack of communication in facile talking than in silence.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
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.
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.
Speech is great; but silence is greater.
Speech is great; but silence is greater.
Stillborn silence! thou that art
Flood-gate of the deeper heart!
Stillborn silence! thou that art
Flood-gate of the deeper heart!
Sometimes silence is not golden--just yellow.
Sometimes silence is not golden--just yellow.
