Silence is as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Silence is the most perfect expression of scorn.

Not to ask is not be denied.

Let us be silent that we may hear the whispers of the gods.

The Pause; that impressive silence, that eloquent silence, that geometrically progressive silence which often achieves a desired effect where no combination of words, however so felicitous, could accomplish it.

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

'Tis best to be silent in a bad cause.

Silence is the unbearable repartee.

Silence implies consent.