A carefully curated collection of discretion quotes from writers, thinkers and voices worth listening to. Whether you need a quick boost or a deeper moment of reflection, these words are here to help.

Some of the most celebrated discretion quotes come from Confucius, William Shakespeare, among many others featured on this page.

Popular discretion quotes include: "Silence is a true friend who never betrays." -- Confucius Also: "If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent." -- Confucius.