Devotion

One of the most underestimated tools of wisdom is silence. The person who talks constantly reveals their foolishness through the sheer volume. The person who speaks rarely but thoughtfully preserves an air of wisdom—whether they are actually wise or not. But the deeper point is that wisdom knows the difference between situations that require speech and situations that require restraint. Sometimes the most loving thing is to not say what you are thinking. Sometimes the most powerful response is to not respond at all. Silence can be an act of strength, not weakness. It is the person who can hold their tongue who actually has power over their tongue.