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.

If you don't say anything, you won't be called on to repeat it.

If you don't say anything, you won't be called on to repeat it.

Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the read more

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.

I put a piece of paper under my pillow, and when I could not sleep I wrote in the dark.

I put a piece of paper under my pillow, and when I could not sleep I wrote in the dark.

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.

Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

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.

The deepest rivers make least din,
The silent soule doth most abound in care.

The deepest rivers make least din,
The silent soule doth most abound in care.