William Penn: True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the…
True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. It is a great virtue; it covers folly, keeps secrets, avoids disputes, and prevents sin.
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