17 The calm words of the wise are heeded
more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,
but one sinner can destroy much good (Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 CSB)

Have you ever experienced someone who had the capability of remaining calm and quiet when there was pandemonium breaking out all around them?

Someone who used silence as a weapon?

People doe not like quiet. They will fill any void with speech or noise of some sort. In conversation a too long gap in the spew of words makes everyone uncomfortable.

Silence, and the employment of a calm wisdom, can literally change the course of events.

I have often said, “the quiet man, is the dangerous man.” Not necessarily meaning physically, thought that can be true, but I view it as they are someone who is not shouting to be heard but willing to wait, patiently, and interject a measured response.

A measured response is almost always better. There are times for action and times for quiet reflection before action.

Foster a quiet wisdom.