Silent

Famous quotes containing the word silent:

“Great things demand that we either remain silent about them or speak in a great manner: in a great manner, that is—cynically and with innocence.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

“It was reported their singing resembled
the flight of moths in moonlight.
Who can say? It is silent now.”
—Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

“Cruel with guilt, and daring with despair,
The midnight murderer bursts the faithless bar;
Invades the sacred hour of silent rest
And leaves, unseen, a dagger in your breast.”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)