# Friends of Silence — Wisdom Words for Troubled Time

> Archive of contemplative wisdom quotes searchable by topic and author. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert A. Sabath.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-of-silence/id1271810655 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert A. Sabath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271810654)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-of-silence/id1271810655/reviews.md

## What is Friends of Silence?

Wisdom Words for Troubled Times is a 30-year collection of monthly newsletters on the contemplative life begun by Nan Merrill in 1988.  This app can search for over 5,000 quotes by topic, newsletter, author, or source, and well as get a daily quote and playfully "spin" the wheel of quotes on a variety of inner life themes.  Quotes can be bookmarked and shared, and newsletters printed.

## Key features

- Search over 5,000 quotes
- Daily quote feature
- Spin the wheel of quotes
- Bookmark and share quotes
- Print newsletters

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-of-silence/id1271810655/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The morning dew that renews our weary heart

*2018-06-20, version 1.0*

Herein lies the flicker of light that will guide us out of darkness, and even in darkness we know that without the bleakness of the night the sun would never seem that warm.

## Frequently asked questions about Friends of Silence

### What is Friends of Silence?

Friends of Silence is an app that provides access to a 30-year collection of monthly newsletters on the contemplative life. It allows users to search for over 5,000 quotes by topic, newsletter, author, or source.

### How can I find quotes in Friends of Silence?

You can search for quotes by topic, newsletter, author, or source. The app also offers a daily quote feature and a 'spin the wheel' option for exploring various inner life themes.

### Can I save or share quotes from Friends of Silence?

Yes, you can bookmark your favorite quotes within the app for easy access later. You can also share these insightful quotes with others.

### What is the learning methodology of Friends of Silence?

The app's content is derived from a 30-year collection of newsletters focused on the contemplative life, offering wisdom and insights for personal reflection and spiritual growth.

### How does Friends of Silence track progress?

Friends of Silence does not explicitly track user progress in a formal educational sense. Its focus is on providing access to wisdom and facilitating personal reflection through its quote collection.

### Does Friends of Silence offer certifications?

No, Friends of Silence does not offer any certifications. It is designed as a resource for personal enrichment and contemplation, not for formal educational accreditation.

### Is Friends of Silence available on all devices?

Friends of Silence is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### When was Friends of Silence last updated?

The latest version of Friends of Silence was updated on November 18, 2021. The app was initially released on August 29, 2017.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2021-11-18

New Design

### 1.0 — 2017-08-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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