Too often the strong, silent man is silent only because he does not know what to say, and is reputed strong only because he has remained silent.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
A man is known by the silence he keeps.
A man who lives right, and is right, has more power in his silence than another has by his words.
When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.
To be silent is to be passive.
Silence is a source of great strength.
Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man.
I'm of the opinion that it's okay to be silent, to not speak if you don't have anything to say.
Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.
The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.
A silent man is easily reputed wise. A man who suffers none to see him in the common jostle and undress of life, easily gathers round him a mysterious veil of unknown sanctity, and men honor him for a saint. The unknown is always wonderful.