The deepest feeling always shows itself in silence; not in silence, but restraint.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True emotion is often shown through holding back rather than through silence alone.
- In plain terms
- Strong feelings show up when you hold them in, not just when you are quiet.
- What can you take from it?
- Restraint often speaks louder than silence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know if someone is feeling deeply?
- Is silence always meaningful?
Another view
Silence can sometimes mean indifference rather than deep feeling.
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