Silence is a virtue.

I suspect that silence is a virtue. Or at least, it can be. Because when one is talking, it's difficult to listen. I have the so-called gift of gab. Maybe that would make me effective on the radio. Where silence often is considered a waste of good air time. But in relationships with other beings, silence is of immense importance. Because it often is a sign of listening. And maybe there's no better way to learn, than by listening. --Jim Broede