SILENCE QUOTES V

quotations about silence

Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact--from calling on us to look through a heap of millet-seed in order to be sure that there is no pearl in it.

GEORGE ELIOT

Theophrastus Such

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Just suffer in silence, speak no bitter words.
The world offers no sympathy.
Though trouble surrounds you, an' you long to be heard,
Just suffer in silence, like me.
I'll give you a lesson in living,
And I hope it stays with you a while.
You're the reason for all of your sorrows,
So just suffer in silence, and smile.

WILLIE NELSON

"Suffering in Silence"


Your silence will not protect you.

AUDRE LORDE

Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches


Silence is true wisdom's reply.

ANONYMOUS


Silence is a profound teacher and a hard taskmaster. Learn her art when it is offered; there is much to hear within her temple!

LY DE ANGELES

Witchcraft: Theory and Practice

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Often silence is a powerful weapon. If we only knew how valiantly it could serve us in defense we should use it more. Under abuse or attack it may be the sign of guilt; but it may also be a proof of innocence and an unmistakable evidence of nobility.

JOHN DANIEL BARRY

"Silence", Reactions and Other Essays

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Silence has many beauties.

SOPHOCLES

fragment, The Sons of Aleus

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There are grammatical errors even in his silence.

STANISLAW JERZY LEC

Unkempt Thoughts


A silence so sweet
it repels all bees
with an inhuman excess
and ripples a tragic mask
in a goathead's bleached grin,
snow-fired, cow-fat, reflecting nothing

EDWARD BUTSCHER

Poems about Silence


Never miss a good chance to shut up.

WILL ROGERS

attributed, Vaudeville Old & New

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My silence will convict me.

REFUSED

"Last Minute Pointer"


Silence must be heard.

ENIGMA

"Silence Must Be Heard"


There is likewise a reward for faithful silence.

HORACE

Carmina

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Silence is only frightening to people who are compulsively verbalizing.

WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS

The Job: Interviews with William S. Burroughs

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I have followed Silence from the belt of Orion to Berenice's curls -- then lost it in the laughter of my soul.

ELSA BARKER

Songs of a Vagrom Angel

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If silence is golden like they say it be
If silence is golden then how rich I must be

LYNN ANDERSON

"If Silence Is Golden"


So scream your heart out
You are the chosen
You got to show them
Silence is the enemy
Scream it out loud
We are the broken
We got to show them
Silence is the enemy

PAPA ROACH

"Silence Is the Enemy"


Silence is so freaking loud.

SARAH DESSEN

Just Listen

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If you keep your mouth shut you will never put your foot in it.

AUSTIN O'MALLEY

Keystones of Thought

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Oh Mary of silence
You pick my heart with a smile
Oh sweet Mary
Come inside for a while
Help me get a hold on you

MAZZY STAR

"Mary of Silence"