The Virtuous Life: Silence
Photo by Millie Motts
This is the second in a series of posts about living the virtuous life like Benjamin Franklin.
Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; Avoid trifling Conversation.
Clearly, Ben was not referring to monastic solitude when he presented silence as a virtue. Instead, he had in mind the ability of knowing the appropriate time and words to speak. A gentlemen has always been judged by his manner of speech, yet our modern age presents a host of difficulties in this area that Franklin never faced.
Whether because of selfishness or simple ignorance, many men are drowning as they attempt to navigate the waters of proper communication. Here are four areas in life where men can apply the virtue of silence and make the world a bit more enjoyable for everyone.
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