Quotes: Silence, Quiet(something that may not be golden, but is worth its weight in gold and which can't be misquoted)quiet
1. Making no noise or sound; especially, no disturbing sound.
2. Free, or comparatively free, from noise. 3. Restrained in speech, manner, etc.; saying little. 4. Free from disturbance or tumult; tranquil; peaceful. silence, silencing, silenced
1. The condition or quality of being or keeping still and silent.
2. The absence of sound; a period of time without speech or noise. 3. Refusal or failure to speak out. 4. The absence or omission of mention, comment, or expressed concern. 5. Concealment; secrecy. 6. To keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure. 7. Etymology: From Old French, silence, "absence of sound"; from Latin silentium, "being silent" from silens and silere, "to be quiet" or "to be still". QuotationsSilence is a great substitute for brains.Silence is a great substitute for intelligence.
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