Silence Quotes
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My silence was my salvation; the silence of years of trying to say something without much understanding; the silence of desperate action. This would be the first silence that would carry meaning.
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There are lying looks, as well as lying words; dissembling smiles, deceiving signs, and even a lying silence.
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In the past, the poverty they shared had a certain sweetness about it. When the end of the day came and they would eat their dinner in silence with the oil lamp between them, there was a secret joy in such simplicity, such retrenchment.
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Stillness empowers. Being able to detach from all external stimulants - social media, social engagements, TV, alcohol, food, etc. - and face our own silence is an enormous luxury that should not be taken for granted. The most rewarding moments in my life have stemmed from such stillness.
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Silence is a great help to a seeker after truth like myself.
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Each soul must meet the morning sun, the new sweet earth and the Great Silence alone.
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We too are called to withdraw at certain intervals into deeper silence and aloneness with God, together as a community as well as personally; to be alone with Him — not with our books, thoughts, and memories but completely stripped of everything — to dwell lovingly in His presence, silent, empty, expectant, and motionless. We cannot find God in noise or agitation.
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Out there on the plain there is silence, and where there is silence I have discovered there.
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I've always thought the best relationships are those that are as happy and content in silence as they are in action ...
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We cannot silence the voices that we do not like hearing. We can, however, do everything in our power to make certain that other voices are heard.
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The Law likes to be argued with. Take away words and where is the Law? Silence always annoys it.
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As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this.
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Decide where and when you want to write. I like space, and silence is an inspiration to me.
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ELECTED Silence, sing to me And beat upon my whorlèd ear, Pipe me to pastures still and be The music that I care to hear.
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See for me, it’s immediate. Silence is so freaking loud.' This seemed either deep or deeply oxymoronic. I wasn’t sure which.
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Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise.
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Listen in silence because if your heart is full of other things you cannot hear the voice of God
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Take the risk that you’ll end up regretting your speech, because it’s better than regretting your silence.
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There is a place born of silence A place where the whispers of the heart arise. There is a place where voices sing your beauty A place where every breath carves your image in my soul.
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Silence is an empty space, space is the home of the awakened mind.
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Kerosene," he said, because the silence had lengthened, "is nothing but perfume to me.
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I don't like talking. I don’t like people talking to me.. .Painting is silence.
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Why must you speak your thoughts? Silence, if fair words stick in your throat, would serve all our ends better.
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Through silence only the good messages go unheard.
