Consider the average intelligence of the common man, then realize 50% are even stupider.

I reckon silence more profitable than speech, for? in the words of the Preacher, 'The words of wise men are heard in quiet' (Eccles. 9:17).

do all you can to stop the ungodly chatter.

In fact, in order that we may never know ourselves, we hate silence and solitariness. Lest our conscience should carry on with us an unbearable repartee, we drown out its voice in amusements, distractions, and noise. If we met ourselves in others, we would hate them.

He who has not been a determined accuser during prosperity should hold his peace in adversity.

Everyone needs a place where they can go to just ponder for a while. Silence is important; it's the only time you can hear the whispering of truth.

How old do you have to get before wisdom descends like a plastic bag over your head and you learn to keep your big mouth shut? Maybe never. Maybe you get more frivolous with age.

One secret to wisdom:think more, speak less.If you let your words be few, your troubles will not be many.

So much can be done, even when little is said.So little can be done, even when much is spoken.

Think much, say little, do much.

Why does Samuel Butler say, 'Wise men never say what they think of women'? Wise men never say anything else apparently.

I avoided the spotlight when I was a kid. I always knew, 'Hey, it wasn't me. I didn't do anything.' If there was a camera around, I hid from it.