Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.

Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.

I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue: he approaches nearest to the Gods, who knows how to read more

I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue: he approaches nearest to the Gods, who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Music and silence combine strongly because music is done with silence, and silence is full of music.

Music and silence combine strongly because music is done with silence, and silence is full of music.

I am better able to retract what I did not say than what I did.

I am better able to retract what I did not say than what I did.

When they hold their tongues they cry out.
[Lat., Cum tacent clamant.]

When they hold their tongues they cry out.
[Lat., Cum tacent clamant.]

If a word is worth a coin, silence is worth two.

If a word is worth a coin, silence is worth two.

Silence gives consent.

Silence gives consent.

The silent influence of books, is a mighty power in the world; and there is a joy in reading them read more

The silent influence of books, is a mighty power in the world; and there is a joy in reading them known only to those who read them with desire and enthusiasm. Silent, passive, and noiseless though they be, they yet set in action countless multitudes, and change the order of nations.