Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

When they hold their tongues they cry out. [Lat., Cum tacent clamant.]

Though silence is not necessarily an admission, it is not a denial, either.

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.

Great is our admiration of the orator who speaks with fluency and discretion.

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be great and manly. Nothing is so praiseworthy, nothing so clearly shows a great and noble soul, as clemency and readiness to forgive.