Quotes by Silence Is The silence before the words were spoken, is it different from the silence that came after? Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj silence-is different silence Silence is an ornament for women. Sophocles ornaments silence-is silence Silence is more eloquent than words. Thomas Carlyle eloquent silence-is silence Speech is great, but silence is greater. Thomas Carlyle silence-is speech silence Silence is Wisdom where Speaking is Folly. William Penn folly silence-is silence Silence is refreshment for the soul. Wynonna Judd silence-is silence soul «123