"Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it"
- James Russell Lowell
About this Quote
This quote by James Russell Lowell speaks with the power of silence. It suggests that those that have nothing to state and that can not be encouraged to state it are honored. This suggests that it is an advantage to remain silent and also not be swayed by exterior stress to talk. It suggests that it is better to continue to be silent than to be encouraged to say something that one does not believe in. This quote urges us to believe before we speak and also to be mindful of the power of our words. It likewise urges us to be confident in our own ideas as well as to not be persuaded by the viewpoints of others. Essentially, this quote is a reminder to be mindful of our words and also to hold to ourselves.
This quote is written / told by James Russell Lowell between February 22, 1819 and August 12, 1891. He/she was a famous Poet from USA.
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