1. be quiet - Verb
2. be quiet - Interjection
refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
Source: WordNetIf we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment. Henry David Thoreau
A wretched soul bruised with adversity, We bid be quiet when we hear it cry; But were we burdened with like weight of pain, As much, or more, we should ourselves complain. William Shakespeare
It is time for dead languages to be quiet. Natalie Clifford Barney
When you know something in your heart, you better not be quiet about it. You better speak out about it. Zach Wamp
If God wanted me to be quiet he would've never showed me what he does. Tupac Shakur
Be plain in dress, and sober in your diet; In short, my deary, kiss me, and be quiet. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu