Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves together; that at length they may emerge, full-formed and majestic, into the daylight of life, which they are thenceforth to rule. Carlyle.
Silence is the eternal duty of man. He won't get to any real understanding of what is complex, and what is more than any other pertinent to his interests, without maintaining silence. Carlyle.
Silence is the mother of truth. Disraeli. 40
Silence is the perfectest herald of joy; I were but little happy, if I could say how much. Much Ado, ii. 1.
Silence is the sanctuary of discretion (Klugheit). It not only conceals secrets but also faults. Zachariä.
Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom. Bacon.
Silence is wisdom, when speaking is folly. Pr.
Silence often expresses more powerfully than 45 speech the verdict and judgment of society. Disraeli.
Silence, silence; and be distant, ye profane, with your jargonings and superficial babblements, when a man has anything to do. Carlyle.
Silent leges inter arma—Laws are silent in time of war. Cic.