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Quote by John Lahr
Accustomed to the veneer of noise, to the shibboleths of promotion

Accustomed to the veneer of noise, to the shibboleths of promotion, public relations, and market research, society is suspicious of those who value silence. – John Lahr

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We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature — trees, flowers, grass — grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence…. We need silence to be able to touch souls. – Mother Teresa

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Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart. – Author Unknown

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Silence is the mother of truth. – Benjamin Disraeli

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Honk if you hate noise pollution. – Author unknown, as seen on a bumper sticker

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