Silence Quotes

A horrid stillness first invades the ear, And in that silence we the tempest fear.
- John Dryden

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.
- Joseph Addison

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
- George Herbert

Silence is the virtue of fools.
- Francis Bacon

Silence is foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.
- Charles Caleb Colton

When they hold their tongues they cry out.
- Marcus Tullius Cicero

It is as important to cultivate your silence power as your word power.
- William James

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

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 telWalt Whitmanl.
- Anonymous Author

Of every noble work the silent part is best; of all expression, that which cannot be expressed.
- W W Story