We live in a world were people mistake silence for quietness. 

People have been mistaken to be silent while they're quiet people who just want peace, and try as much as they can to stay away from unnecessary noise and dramas,

they operate in low frequencies helping them maintain their naturally low level energy.

 while they may seem quiet on the outside, a lot of dialogue is going on in their heads. Which is why they seem to enjoy their own company.

Now silent people? They're not silent by choice, they don't love it there.

 They're silent because their voice was stolen, because they're forced to, an external force is making them stay silent, it could be abusive parents, abusive spouse, past traumas, Sexual assault, bullying and other toxic reasons you could think of. Their hearts, filled with anger, hatred, malice and pain from being misunderstood anytime they try to speak. So they suffer in silence while pretending to be happy on the outside. 

Can quiet people also be silenced?

Yes quiet people can also be silenced, but it doesn't affect them as much as it affects extroverted social butterflies who need their voice to survive.

 Quiet people on the other hand have developed coping mechanism that helps them thrive in silence. Using Facial expressions, body language and non verbal communications.

That being said, silence is not good a place for any human. And by recognizing difference between quietness and silence we can build more supportive environments where everyone feels heard. By being safe spaces for those silenced, while appreciating the quiet ones who enrich our lives with their presences.

For Quietness is a lifestyle, and Silence is just a phase.