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.

In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.

In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.

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.

See how nature - trees, flowers, grass - grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how read more

See how nature - trees, flowers, grass - grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence...we need silence to be able to touch souls.

Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.

Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.

Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

He sees only night, and hears only silence.
[Fr., Il ne voit que la nuit, n'entend que le silence.]

He sees only night, and hears only silence.
[Fr., Il ne voit que la nuit, n'entend que le silence.]

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.

Silence is a source of great strength.

Silence is a source of great strength.