" When you use pauses effectively, you emphasize the points you really want people to hear and give yourself time to articulate what you want to say in a conversation or from the front of the room if you’re presenting to a group. Thoughtful, persuasive people aren’t afraid of silence. "

― Rohit Bhargava , Non Obvious Megatrends: How to See What Others Miss and Predict the Future (Non-Obvious Trends Series)