The document discusses the power and importance of silence through various quotes and sayings. It contains quotes that highlight how silence can hurt, allow growth and understanding, and have a loud voice. Islamic quotes note that everything one says is recorded and silence or speaking good is best. The Prophet advised being safe from harming others with one's tongue or hand and warned of the consequences of careless words. Overall the document emphasizes the significance of silence through religious and other perspectives.

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2. “Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.”

3. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls.”

4. “There are times when silence has the loudest voice”

5. “ “Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.”

6. “Silence is the most powerful scream.”

7. “Silence is the true friend that never betrays.”

8. “The best answer to anger is silence.”

9. “I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strangely, I am ungrateful to these teachers” Kahlil Gibran

10. “There is no reply to the ignorant like keeping silence”

11. “Silence is sometimes the answer”

12. “We must have reasons for speech but we need none for silence”

13. Allah says: “Not a word does one utter, except that there is an (angel) Watching, Ready to record it.” [SurahQaaf: 18]

14. Abu Hurairah (RA) reported words of Prophet (SAWS): ‘Whosoever believes in Allaah and the Last Day, then let him speak good or remain silent.’ [Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree]

15. Abu Moosaa Al-Ash’aree (RA) said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allaah Which of the Muslims is best?’ He (SAWS) said:‘He whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe from.”’ [Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]

16. Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that he heard the Prophet (SAWS) said: ‘Indeed, the servant will speak a word, while being unaware of (its consequences), and due to it, he will be cast into the Hellfire, farther than the distance between the east and the west.’[Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]

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