The silence before and the silence after, generally qualifies the sound inbetween. — Alex Grey Copy Share Image
Meditation is the journey from sound to silence, from movement to stillness, from a limited identity to unlimited space. — Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Copy Share Image
The fruit of solitude is increased sensitivity and compassion for others. There comes a new freedom to be with people. There is… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
“True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.” — William Penn Copy Share Image
“At night, a few lights marked port and starboard of these gargantuan industrial forms, and I filled them with loneliness. I listened… — Anne Michaels Copy Share Image
Dancing, singing, storytelling and silence are the four universal healing salves. — Gabrielle Roth Copy Share Image
Silence is the best answer for all questions. Smiling is the best reaction in all situations. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Most people avoid silence in order to miss the inevitable 'rendez-vous' with oneself....” — Jose E. de Alvare Copy Share Image
“Only silence answered me. No, not quite silence—the Peter Pan that Sloane was trying to talk off the roof of the apartment… — Seanan McGuire Copy Share Image
If an artist tells you "this is an oak tree," then it better be an oak tree. It's how you proclaim things;… — Igor Levit Copy Share Image
There's no such thing as silence. Something is always happening that makes a sound. — John Cage Copy Share Image
“He was as inexpressive as he is to-day, and yet oddly obtrusive: one of those uncomfortable presences whose silence is an interruption.” — Edith Wharton Copy Share Image
“The post on her left was occupied by Mr. Erskine of Treadley, an old gentleman of considerable charm and culture, who had… — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
Sometimes silence is the loudest noise! People are asking me how I manage to deal with things so easily, the answer is;… — Nishan Panwar Copy Share Image
Some people are uncomfortable with silences. Not me. I’ve never cared much for call and response. Sometimes I will think of something… — Miranda July Copy Share Image
I have wished a bird would fly away, And not sing by my house all day; Have clapped my hands at him… — Robert Frost Copy Share Image
The liar often suffers from amnesia. Amnesia is the silence of the unconscious. — Adrienne Rich Copy Share Image
In a world of noise, confusion and conflict it is necessary that there be places of silence, inner discipline and peace. In… — Thomas Merton Copy Share Image
