Part 127 (1/2)

Silence is the best resolve for him who distrusts himself

--_Rochefoucauld_

1764

Silence is the consummate eloquence of sorrow

1765

Of keeping silence few have paid the cost; Of having said too much, a countless host

1766

Silence is often an answer

1767

The silence often of pure innocence, Persuades, when speaking fails

--_Shakespeare_

1768

There is a sure reward for faithful silence

--_Horace_

1769

He knows much who kno, and when, to be silent

--_Scotch_

1770

Plated silver

(Sarcastically applied to pretenders)

1771

Most rare is now our old simplicity