Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Silence gives (or implies) consent. Pr.

Silence is a friend that will never betray. Confucius.

Silence is a solvent that destroys personality, 30 and gives us leave to be great and universal. Emerson.

Silence is better than unmeaning words. Pythagoras.

Silence is deep as eternity; speech is shallow as time. Carlyle.

Silence is more eloquent than words. Carlyle.

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation. Cic.

Silence is the best resolve for him who distrusts 35 himself. La Roche.

Silence is the chaste blossom of love. Heine.

Silence is the consummate eloquence of sorrow. W. Winter.