Han Fei

The duties of the ruler are like those of the helmsman of a great ship. From his lofty position, he makes slight movements with his hands, and the ship, of itself, follows his desires and moves. This is the way whereby the one may control the ten thousand and by quiescence may regulate activity.

Chinese Philosopher

Will Self

Political activists of all stripes are usually a wacky bunch, and never more so than in a system like Britain's, where power is effected via the quiescence of the electorate as much as its convictions.

English Author

Use 'quiescence' to describe a personal sense of stillness, not just external quietness.

Subjective Feel

'Quiescence' often implies a positive, peaceful experience, not merely the absence of activity.

Emotional Connotation

Quiescence suggests a temporary rest, not a permanent stop.

Temporary Pause

In biology, 'quiescence' is technical, describing organisms or cells, not general laziness.

Scientific Context

In nature, 'quiescence' is often a survival response to environmental conditions.

Triggered by Conditions

Quiescence can be a precursor to a period of growth or change in biological context.

Linked to Growth

 some time we came to a period of enough quiescence so that we could begin to cool on the surface. And as the planet began to off gas its hot interior a little bit and create water, and create atmosphere,