Essay: Silence
Silence The word “silence derives from “silere” which means to be quiet or still. Silence has deepened its roots in history. In ancient Eastern philosophies, silence was viewed as a threshold to wisdom and enlightenment. Greek philosophers also valued the eloquence of silence, as according to Socrates; “Silence is a profound melody, for those who can hear it above all the noise.” Secundus, also known as the silent philosopher took an oath of silence and refused to break it, even when threatened