Communication Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“Under all speech that is good for anything there lies a silence that is better, Silence is deep as Eternity; speech is shallow as Time.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle, 1837
True insight comes from quiet contemplation, not from noisy discourse.
In simple terms: Silence is deeper than speech.
Value quiet reflection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- writing
- decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance speaking and listening?
- When does silence become harmful?
Silence may be misinterpreted as lack of engagement.