The entirety of our mind, on the other hand, is by its very nature deep, vast, intrinsically still and quiet, like the depths of the ocean.

If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.

At night always carry in your heart something from Holy Scriptures to bed with you, meditate upon it like a ruminant animal, and go softly to sleep; but this must not be too much, rather a little that may be well pondered and understood, that you may find a remnant of it in your mind when you rise in the morning.

God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.

Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer.

Mathematician need only peace of mind and occasionally, paper and pencil.

I have spoken once, but I have no answer—twice, but I have nothing to add.”

I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.

Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him.

Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray.

Empty your mind, stop thinking about anything, simply be.

And while from inside we would hear coughs and stirrings, there was never a rustle in the listeners out the door.