Phillips Brooks: A man who lives right, and is right, has more power in his silence than another…
A man who lives right, and is right, has more power in his silence than another has by his words. Character is like bells which ring out sweet music, and which, when touched accidentally even, resound with sweet music.
In today’s wordsA person who lives right and is right has more power in silence than another has in words. Character is like a bell that rings sweet music, even when touched by accident.
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