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Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses

Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses and all foolish acts, a balm to our every chagrin, as welcome after satiety as after disappointment. – Henry David Thoreau

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Silence is the mother of truth. – Benjamin Disraeli

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And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. New Testament – Bible

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If he who does not know kept silent, discord would cease. – Socrates

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Odd how much it hurts when a friend moves away – and leaves behind only silence. – Pam Brown

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