Keyword: Silence

Silence: True wisdom’s best reply.

Definitions Wisdom

God is silent; now if only man would shut up.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian
Beliefs God People

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president
Communication Fools Intelligence Speech

When he was held up by a robber who demanded, "Your money or your life?" Jack's silence while he thought it over was the funniest thing never said on radio.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer
Entertainment

If there is a substitute for brains it has to be silence.

Intelligence

Silence is bliss.

Mixed metaphors

Silence is foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

(1780 – 1832) English cleric, writer & collector
Communication Speech

You have the right to remain silent; anything you say will be misquoted then used against you.

Communication Law Speech

Silence: Having nothing to say and saying it.

Communication Definitions Situations Speech

The silence was deafening.

Oxymorons