10 quotes on the poignancy and beauty of silence

While words can convey what you wish to say, sometimes silence does a far more effective job. More often than not, silence appears more potent and can mean a lot of things. It can be poignant, it can be deceptive, it can be heavy with words and also indicate acquiescence. There are several layers to silence and poets and writers knew that well. Several authors and poets have written about this and interpreted in their own ways. We bring to you some of them.(Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)

Silence can be more poignant than words. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)

Silence can also be comforting. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)

Silence is not indicative of weakness. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)

A lot can transpire through silence. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)

Silence can also be peaceful. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)

One can lie without using any words. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)

Few things are as eloquent as silence. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)

Silence can also be cruel. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)

Silence serves several purposes. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/The Indian Express)