Hávamál 27 — The Wisdom of Silence | Matte Poster
Sometimes wisdom begins with knowing when not to speak.
Hávamál 27 counsels the person who lacks knowledge to remain quiet among others. Silence leaves room to listen and learn, while speaking too freely can reveal ignorance that otherwise might have gone unnoticed.
The lesson is not that a person should never speak, but that there is wisdom in recognizing the limits of what we know. Listening before speaking gives us the opportunity to understand more, learn from others, and choose our words with greater care.
This print captures that moment of restraint — a reminder that silence can sometimes demonstrate more wisdom than another unnecessary word.
Featuring Hávamál 27 from the Henry Adams Bellows translation.
PRODUCT DETAILS
• Available in 11 × 14 and 18 × 24 inches
• Museum-grade archival paper
• Giclée printing for bright, fade-resistant colors
• Matte finish to reduce glare and enhance detail
• Intended for indoor use
CARE
If the print gathers dust, gently wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
Part of the Northfire Hearth Hávamál Collection.
Northfire Hearth — Built to Endure.
Museum grade paper
Museum grade paper is known to be archival, which means it can be stored for a long time without turning yellow
Giclée print
Bright and intense colors for your desired design that will not fade when exposed to sunlight regularly
Matte Finish
Full color decoration on one side with a light-absorbling matte finish
Country of origin
Blank product sourced from USA (Sensaria), United Kingdom (Prodigi), and Japan (Printify Choice)
Age restrictions
For adults
Other compliance information
Meets the small parts and magnetic flux index level requirements
If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth..
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