John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7981 John Boyle O’Reilly 1844-1890 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7981 |
| AUTHOR: | John Boyle O’Reilly (1844–1890) |
| QUOTATION: | Be silent and safe—silence never betrays you. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Rules of the Road. |