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    Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

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The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

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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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What she doesn't say is just as important as what she does say -- but there's so much more of read more

What she doesn't say is just as important as what she does say -- but there's so much more of it. I think from now on I'm going to stick to what she actually does say because I don't have that kind of time.

by Jonathan Katz Found in: Silence Quotes,
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If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is
work. Y read more

If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is
work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.

by John Dryden Found in: Silence Quotes,
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It ain't a bad plan to keep still occasionally even when you know what you're talking about.

It ain't a bad plan to keep still occasionally even when you know what you're talking about.

by Kin Hubbard Found in: Silence Quotes,
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The ideal man is his own best friend and takes delight in privacy.

The ideal man is his own best friend and takes delight in privacy.

by Aristotle Found in: Silence Quotes,
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I put a piece of paper under my pillow, and when I could not sleep I wrote in the dark.

I put a piece of paper under my pillow, and when I could not sleep I wrote in the dark.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Silence Quotes,
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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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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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