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Silence

«Lying is done with words and also with silence.»
Author: Adrienne Rich | About: Lies, Silence, Words | Keywords: done with, lying, silence
«I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.»
«In the silence of night I have often wished for just a few words of love from one man, rather than the applause of thousands of people.»
«Music and silence combine strongly because music is done with silence, and silence is full of music.»
«It's good to shut up sometimes.»
Author: Marcel Marceau (Mime Artist) | About: Silence | Keywords: shut up
«Listen to the sound of silence»
Author: Paul Simon (Singer, Song Writer) | About: Silence | Keywords: The Sound
«I have always thought it would be a blessing if each person could be blind and deaf for a few days during his early adult life. Darkness would make him appreciate sight; silence would teach him the joys of sound.»
«I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strangely, I am ungrateful to these teachers»
«In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in an clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after Truth.»
«Let us be silent, that we may hear the whispers of the gods.»

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