For both parties in a controversy, the most disagreeable way of retaliating is to be vexed and silent; for the aggressor usually regards the silence as a sign of contempt.

Silence is a profound melody, for those who can hear it above all the noise.

There comes a time when silence is betrayal.

The most beautiful words of love are told in silence for a look.

Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly.

Speak only if it improves upon the silence.