" Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech. "

— Plutarch

" Silence is better than unmeaning words. "

— Pythagoras

" The pain of yesterday is the strength of today. "

— Paulo Coelho

" We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses. "

— Unknown

" I am indeed a king because I know how to rule myself "

— Pietro Aretino

" Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again. "

— William Shakespeare