February 11, 2024
Silence is the pull-over spot in life, that second which becomes a moment and then even an hour or so when you idle and say nothing, perhaps do nothing but stare, let yourself drift away. No one else is needed; you are self-sufficient, with strength, confidence, respect, reliability, even survival.
“Silence is golden,” for much can be said without speech – to yourself, to others. Much can be decided wisely in silence.
As others have said, “silence is of eternity,” for when you pull over and idle, there is no horizon on your thoughts.
– Arthur H. Gunther III. (The writer is a retired newspaperman.)
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