Quote by George Eliot

Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact.

Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from

Summary

This quote suggests that it is better to remain silent and not speak unnecessarily when one has nothing valuable or meaningful to contribute. It highlights the virtue of restrain and implies that speaking without purpose or substance only adds to the abundance of worthless words in the world. The quote points towards the wisdom of recognizing the power of silence and refraining from unnecessarily filling the empty spaces with empty words.

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Wisdom Life Silence Blessings Remaining Silent Loquacity Reticence

By George Eliot

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