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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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Silence is the mother of Truth.

Silence is the mother of Truth.

by Benjamin Disraeli Found in: Silence Quotes,
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There are haunters of the silence, ghosts that hold the heart and
brain.

There are haunters of the silence, ghosts that hold the heart and
brain.

by Madison Julius Cawein Found in: Silence Quotes,
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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.

by Joseph Addison Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Sometimes silence is not golden--just yellow.

Sometimes silence is not golden--just yellow.

by Anon. 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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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 more you know the less you need to say.

The more you know the less you need to say.

by Jim Rohn Found in: Silence Quotes,
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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.

by Benjamin Franklin 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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