That silence intimidates puzzles me. Silence is to me normal, comfortable." Later he added, "I will admit to feeling a little contempt for those who can't keep quiet.

Michael Finkel
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  3. Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent. - Napoleon Hill
  4. In not only the physical science, but in the real mental silence, the wisdom dawns. (75) - Swami Satchidananda
  5. The more silent is my mind, The more it speaks; Wisdom is a light divine, And its shadow a mystique! - Neelam Saxena Chandra
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