Respectful Silence

Famous quotes containing the words respectful and/or silence:

“He may not shine with courtly graces,
But yet, his kind, respectful air
To woman, whatsoe’er her place is,
It might be well if kings could share.
So, for the chivalric true gentleman,
Give me, I say, our own American.”
—Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1855–1919)

“That man’s silence is wonderful to listen to.”
—Thomas Hardy (1840–1928)