Do you agree whether silence is more eloquent than words?

Answer 1

I agree. In most cases, silence is golden.

Answer 2

Personally, i am a fan of well thought out words. If thought is portrayed well enough then words will be captivating and eloquent.
Otherwise, silence can be a much more eloquent thing for those who are not so versed in language and elaboration in one.

Answer 3

IF words are used as methods of communication, then use other forms - that is why Jains and Buddist monks practice silence. Silence increases the power of sensing the need for other sensory parts...
for example a person without visions uses more of their hearing capability and sensing capability to understand their environment.

Similarly... a person without words uses more of other forms of communication to express.

-Love is experience more in silence
-When in extreme anger a fathers stare is more effective than his yells or beating.
-Silent prayers add more value than loud worship

And a silent baby is loved more than a crying baby

But here i am using words to express the value of silence :-)

Answer 4

Depends on what is told as words - many times people shoot their mouth that it was better kept their mouth shut. If words are intelligent, then words are eloquent, or else the stupidity would be exposed.

Answer 5

Yes, for some occassion. But at some point of time time you must break silence.

Answer 6

There is an old adage: "It is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool, than to open it and remove all doubt." So I guess it matters what you say when your mouth opens.

Answer 7

When it requires.