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Pythagoras on Silence

570 BC–496 BC Greece

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By Silence, the discretion of a man is known: and a fool, keeping Silence, seemeth to be wise.

The Sayings of the Wise (1555)

A fool is known by his Speech; and a wise man by Silence.

The Sayings of the Wise (1555)

Silence is better than unmeaning words. (Sextus 366)

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