The 7 Silent Moments That Can Transform Your Life According to Stoic Wisdom
Not everything needs a response. Sometimes the strongest thing I can do is stay quiet and let the moment pass.
3) When I am tempted to speak just to fill the silence
Abraham Lincoln once said, “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.”
I’ve definitely been guilty of talking just to avoid awkwardness. Whether in a meeting, a conversation with a friend, or even just standing in line next to a stranger, I’ve felt that urge to say something—anything—to break the silence.
