“He who sleeps in continual noise is wakened by silence […]”
Pordenone http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29993/29993-h/29993-h.htm, IV (1886)
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“Avoid the deafening noise of silence: incite thoughts by disfavouring action.”
Original: Evita l'assordante rumore del silenzio: incita i pensieri sfavorendo l'azione.
Source: prevale.net