Silence

Buddhism:

Health, contentment and trust

Are your greatest possessions,

And freedom your greatest joy.

Look within.

Be still.

-          the Buddha

Christianity:

Be still, and know that I am God.

-          Psalm 46:10

Hinduism:

I am Silence among all secrets.

 -          the Bhagavad Gita

Native American:

Silence is the absolute poise or balance of body, mind and spirit. The man who preserves his selfhood is ever calm and unshaken by the storms of existence…What are the fruits of silence? They are self-control, true courage or endurance, patience, dignity and reverence. Silence is the cornerstone of character.

 -          Ohiyesa, Santee Sioux

Sikhism:

Where words will not succeed, it is better to be silent.

 -          Guru 1, Majh Rag

Sufism:

Silence is the language of god, all else is poor translation.

 -          Rumi

Taoism:

Silence is a source of great strength.

 -          Lao Tzu