[P]ower is at its most potent when it can operate silently.

J.A. Sharpe
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Power can often be used in an inappropriate manner. There are times when it’s necessary to speak up, but also times when it is more effective to stay silent. The power that comes with having something to say is often just too much for some to handle. Sometimes, the best thing to do is never say anything at all.

Source: Early Modern England: A Social History 1550 1760

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