Learn the art of Silence ; the wise Man that holds his Tongue, says more than the Fool who speaks.
Thomas Fuller (writer)
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By Silence, the discretion of a man is known : and a fool, keeping Silence, seemeth to be wise.
Pythagoras
A fool is known by his Speech; and a wise man by Silence.
Pythagoras
When Demaratus was asked whether he held his tongue because he was a fool or for want of words, he replied, "A fool cannot hold his tongue."
Plutarch
Silence is the general consecration of the universe. Silence is the invisible laying on of the Divine Pontiff's hands upon the world. Silence is at once the most harmless and the most awful thing in all nature. It speaks of the Reserved Forces of Fate. Silence is the only Voice of our God.
Herman Melville
Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak, and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.
Ben Jonson
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