Greg Iles Quotes

Don't talk - keep it in your heart.

Sometimes people give away more by not saying something.

Let the veil of silence fall presently over what happened afterwards. Silence, too, can speak out.

For some of us, the less said about the way we do things the better.

If I told you about all the stories I don't tell, I would be violating the very boundaries I set for myself.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Some things need to be left unsaid.

I think it's important to understand the concrete ways things work and to respect that. But some things shouldn't be explained, and you have to respect that, too.

The only secrets are the secrets that keep themselves.

My husband does not like me to give interviews because I say too much. No talk, no trouble.

Be sure your wisest words are those you do not say.

People should say 'no comment' more often. No comment! I love no comment. Let's have more no comment.

There are some things that you see that are hard to talk about. You can't talk about it. You just bear witness to them.

You can be honest without sharing your opinions on everything.

I guess some stories do not need telling.

When in doubt, shut up.

I don't get nearly enough credit in life for the things I manage not to say.

A man is more a man through the things he keeps to himself than through those he says.

She shouldn't speak her thoughts; nothing good ever came of speaking your thoughts.

I don't have to tell you it goes without saying there are some things better left unsaid. I think that speaks for itself. The less said about it the better.

Nothing is often a good thing to do and always a good thing to say.

Some secrets should never turn into confessions. I know that better than anyone.

The truth is, if you're around long enough, you have a story about everyone. But it's best to keep your mouth shut sometimes.

People are often talking when they are not supposed to be.

There are some secrets we keep because we can't bear to let them out and some because it's better to keep them in.