Language Quote by Thomas Mann

Speech is civilization itself. The word, even the most contradictions word, preserves contact - it is silence which isolates.

— Thomas E. Mann

Speech is civilization itself.

— Thomas Mann

“The word is the beginning and silence the end. Between word and silence, we exist.”

— Viorel Muha

“Silence is a great companion when words are devoid of meanings.”

— Nema Al-Araby

“The language of nature is silence.”

— Bryant McGill

“Speech is a spell, and words, once ejected into the air, warp the weave of worlds.”

— Ho Tzu Nyen

“Silence does not mean remaining silent both in speech and on paper. You can keep your mouth shut while communicating thousands of words to…

— Mwanandeke Kindembo

“For a word to be spoken, there must be silence. Before, and after.”

— Ursula K. Le Guin

“Silence, because not everything can be expressed in words, Words, because silence needs company...”

— Minhal Mehdi

“Let us use words carefully, because words can betray and kill.( "A gap of silence")”

— Erik Pevernagie

“Moving from silence into speech is for the oppressed, the colonized, the exploited, and those who stand and struggle side by side a gesture…

— Bell Hooks

“Silence is a false imitation of peace.”

— Alin Sav