Thus, although silent, he can instil peace; and by his mere presence cause men to be to each other as father and son.

According to Chuang Tzu, the true sage brings peace to those around him without speeches: he befriends the humble, talks with the great, gives each person what they can understand, and his presence alone spreads peace. Today, in a conversation, speak less and listen more, and let your calm do the rest.