Joseph Addison Quote

Silence never shows itself to so great an advantage, as when it is made the reply to calumny and defamation, provided that we give no just occasion for them.


No. 133. - The Tatler (1711–1714)


Silence never shows itself to so great an advantage, as when it is made the reply to calumny and defamation, provided that we give no just occasion...

Silence never shows itself to so great an advantage, as when it is made the reply to calumny and defamation, provided that we give no just occasion...

Silence never shows itself to so great an advantage, as when it is made the reply to calumny and defamation, provided that we give no just occasion...

Silence never shows itself to so great an advantage, as when it is made the reply to calumny and defamation, provided that we give no just occasion...