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Silence is the genius of fools and one of the virtues of the
wise.
[Fr., Le silence est read more
Silence is the genius of fools and one of the virtues of the
wise.
[Fr., Le silence est l'esprit des sots, et l'une des vertus du
sage.]
It is as important to cultivate your silence power as your word power.
It is as important to cultivate your silence power as your word power.
Silence is more eloquent than words.
Silence is more eloquent than words.
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.
Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.
Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.
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.
Speech is great; but silence is greater.
Speech is great; but silence is greater.
Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.
Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.
Silence is a source of great strength.
Silence is a source of great strength.
