The power of the harasser the abuser the rapist depends above all on the silence of women.

A man who lives right and is right has more power in his silence than another has by his words.

Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.

I'm out there arguing the Labor case. I will do it anywhere and everywhere that I can. I do it within various communities across Australia where I am able to make a positive contribution. And let me tell you my voice won't be silenced in the public debate because the issue at stake for Australia are so stark.

From politics it was an easy step to silence.

You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.

Poetry is an orphan of silence. The words never quite equal the experience behind them.

Put a bridle on thy tongue set a guard before thy lips lest the words of thine own mouth destroy thy peace... on much speaking cometh repentance but in silence is safety.

As an artist I come to sing but as a citizen I will always speak for peace and no one can silence me in this.

When I'm off the road my husband and I recharge our batteries. It's a day of deep rest and connection with the spiritual and that can be anything - going for a walk in nature being in silence burning incense.