Quotes about Wisdom In Silence
The wise man comes to God without saying a word and stands in awe of Him.
— Francis Chan
The best answer to anger is silence.
— Marcus Aurelius
Surely all of you have seen it for yourselves. Why then do you keep up this empty talk?
— Job 27:12
I've learned that usually, the less I know about other people, the better off I am.
— Joyce Meyer
I have spoken once, but I have no answer—twice, but I have nothing to add.”
— Job 40:5
For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”
— Psalm 39:1
Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.
— Aesop
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
— Proverbs 17:28
And they did not dare to question Him any further.
— Luke 20:40
To let friendship die away by negligence and silence is certainly not wise. It is voluntarily to throw away one of the greatest comforts of the weary pilgrimage.
— Samuel Johnson
Better remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
— Abraham Lincoln
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
— Proverbs 10:19