Silence is golden – that’s why there is so little of it.

More men are sorry for speaking, than keeping silence.

The Silent Majority is a phrase used by Homer to describe the dead.

He that speaks sows, and he that holds his peace gathers.

What should not be heard by little ears, should not be said by big mouths.

To speak wisely may not always be easy, but not to speak ill requires only silence.

Never speak unless you improve the quality of silence.

Too many things that go without saying aren’t left unsaid.

Silence is the best answer to the stupid.