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Silence is the virtue of fools. - Francis Bacon

Silence is the virtue of fools. – Francis Bacon

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In contemplation, if a man begins with certainties he shall end in doubts; but if he be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. – Francis Bacon

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Doubt
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Small amounts of philosophy lead to atheism, but larger amounts bring us back to God. – Francis Bacon

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God
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It is true, that a little philosophy inclineth mans mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth mens minds about to religion. – Francis Bacon

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Atheism
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Silence
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I have often lamented that we cannot close our ears with as much ease as we can our eyes. – Richard Steele

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Silence

Silence is medication for sorrow. – Arab Proverb

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Silence

Noise: a stench in the ear. – Ambrose Bierce

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Silence

True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. – William Penn

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Silence

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I prefer to imagine that my wife, a few friends, and occasionally my mom are the only ones who read what I do, though I realize that this is somewhat unrealistic. – Chris Ware

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Money has too big an influence on our politics in Washington and somehow we need to do something about that. – James Hansen

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