Khaled HosseiniQuiet is peace. Tranquility. Quiet is turning down the volume knob on life. Silence is pushing the off button. Shutting it down. All of it. - Amir
About This Quote
This is a quote from an article written by Amir Taftian. In the article, he discusses how the people of Vancouver have been dealing with the noise pollution from the sound of the city. He speaks about how quiet is peace and tranquility and how it is a great feeling to turn the volume knob down on life. As a person who enjoys being in nature, being away from traffic, and being able to hear birds chirping in the trees I can identify with this quote.
Source: The Kite Runner
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