To Hear Nothing Means That All Is Well
Silent sounds: Whispered Clichés, Reverberating Truths
Definition The concept that if you haven’t heard anything, everything is likely alright. It’s the verbal equivalent of someone telling you, “Don’t worry, be happy.”
Similar Terms
- No news is good news
- Hear no evil
- Calm before the storm (sort of its eerie twin)
Antonyms
- Bad news travels fast
- Where there’s smoke, there’s fire
Usage in Literature and Culture King James I is reputed to have uttered, “No newis is bettir than evill newis” back in 1616. This nugget of wisdom was echoed by many literary greats, from James Howell to the ever-witty Charles Dickens to the suave Noël Coward.
Witty Quote “If no news is good news, then totally blank news must be fantastic!” – Anonymous existentialist
Related Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies
- Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett (Talk about waiting for no news!)
- “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel (Sometimes, bleak yet true)
- The Nothing in The NeverEnding Story (an eerie take!)
Inspirational Thought ✨ “Sometimes, the most peaceful sound is no sound at all.”
Pricking Quizzes (Fun & Knowledge-filled)
Farewell from the Author ✒️ Dear readers, as you voyage through the often noiseless yet nuanced waters of life’s sayings, remember this: even in silence, there’s plenty to hear. Until we meet again, let the whispers of wisdom be loud and clear.
Warm regards,
W. T. Wittywords
Publié le: 2023-10-01
