The places of quiet are going away, the churches, the woods, the libraries. And it is only in silence we can hear the voice inside of us which gives us true peace.

James Rozoff
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The places of quiet are going away, the churches, the woods, the libraries. And it is only in silence we can hear the voice inside of us which gives us true peace. The places of quiet are going away, the churches, the woods, and the libraries. You can find this quote in a poem written by Sharon Olds: "The Places of Quiet." In this poem, Olds shares her thoughts about people's increasing tendency to seek out entertainment and distractions. She also suggests that we need to look for ways to connect with ourselves and others in order to make our lives more meaningful.

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