That which is repeated too often becomes insipid and tedious.
[Fr., Tout ce qu'on dit de trop est fade read more

That which is repeated too often becomes insipid and tedious.
[Fr., Tout ce qu'on dit de trop est fade et rebutant.]

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.

Silence gives consent.
[Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]

Silence gives consent.
[Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]

Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

His speech was a fine sample, on the whole,
Of rhetoric, which the learn'd call "rigmarole."

His speech was a fine sample, on the whole,
Of rhetoric, which the learn'd call "rigmarole."

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.

The earth is rude, silent, incomprehensible at first; Be not discouraged-- keep on-- there are divine things, well envelop'd; I read more

The earth is rude, silent, incomprehensible at first; Be not discouraged-- keep on-- there are divine things, well envelop'd; I swear to you there are divine things more beautiful than words can tell.

And they three passed over the white sands, between the rocks,
silent as the shadows.

And they three passed over the white sands, between the rocks,
silent as the shadows.

Freedom of speech and freedom of action are meaningless without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought read more

Freedom of speech and freedom of action are meaningless without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought without doubt.