2,656 Quotes About Silence

You think silence means something. Sometimes, there's just nothing to say.

Do not answer with the answer of silence!Do not attack one who does not attack you.

The mind of someone listening to a philosopher, if the things said are useful, helpful and furnish remedies for faults and errors, has no leisure and time for profuse and extravagant praise. ... Great applause and admiration are not unrelated, but the greatest admiration yields silence rather than words.

Books are treasure of Stories that want to be heard in silence by an individual who understands

A tied tongue or a nervous silence reflects two things – Intimidation by someone’s presence or lack of belief in what we are about to say. But often we forget that the only point of judgement is the confidence, and unsaid words or undone deeds reflect lack of it

...they could walk along in silence without hearing their silence.

There can be no cancellation of accomplished facts; but for practical purposes a conspiracy of silence is almost as effective as cancellation. Unmentioned, what is can become as though it were not.

Next time you stumble upon a silent person, listen up

80% of the world’s population seems to have a problem with silence.