Silence

The silence was the worst part, worse than the splintering and crackling of a city burning to the ground, worse than the men’s dying moans, worse than the women’s screams and the children’s crying. The silence was a screeching yell, a howling wail that said one thing over and over—defeat. -Emily Wibberley, Forsworn(The Last Oracle

Pain

Silence is a protective coating over pain. -E. Lockhart, We Were Liars Ah. Seriously, how many of you have read the book? Let me know!