Action Quote by Charles de Gaulle

Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.

— Leonardo da Vinci

Silence is a power only in the hands of enlightened minds, but weakness in the mind of helpless persons.

— Anuj Somany

“Silence frees us from the need to control others. One reason we can hardly bear to remain silent is that it makes us feel…

— Richard J. Foster

“Silence promotes the presence of God, prevents many harsh and proud words, and suppresses many dangers in the way of ridiculing or harshly judging…

— François Fénelon

Silence often expresses 'more powerfully than speech the verdict and judgment of society.

— Benjamin Disraeli

It is as important to cultivate your silence power as your word power.

— William James

Silence has many advantages. When you do not speak, other people presume you to be deaf or feeble-minded and promptly make a show of…

— Barbara Kingsolver

Silence is a form of communication. Speech divides us.

— David Malouf

Silence is the adornment of the wise, and for the foolish the only dignity possible.

— Hazrat Inayat Khan

While silence can in some circumstances bespeak noble self-control, it can also signify suppression, oblivion or cowardice.

— Ephraim Mirvis

Silence is most powerful. Speech is always less powerful than silence.

— Ramana Maharshi

Silence is one great art of conversation. He is not a fool who knows when to hold his tongue; and a person may gain…

— William Hazlitt