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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.” quote by Thomas Carlyle
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“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.”

Thomas Carlyle

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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.

Key Takeaway

Value quiet reflection.

Themes

philosophy reflection wisdom

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

aphilosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • writing
  • decision making
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

metaphysics epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance speaking and listening?
  • When does silence become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Silence may be misinterpreted as lack of engagement.

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