Words are instruments of this world, but silence is the mystery of the age to come. ~ St. Isaac of Syria
Silence is the cross on which we must crucify our ego. ~ St. Seraphim of Sarov
Very desirable is the prayer of the heart. Very desirable is the silence of the heart. ~ St. Ignatius Brianchaninov
It is good to learn to pray without words, with the breath and beating of our hearts, for silence is the perfect prayer. Silence is the language of God. We learn His language as we do other languages, through listening intently and practicing what we hear. ~ Fr. Antony Hughes