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“Beginning before you know what you want to say and keeping on after you have said it lands a merchant in a lawsuit or the poorhouse, and the first is a shortcut to the second.” quote by George Horace Lorimer
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“Beginning before you know what you want to say and keeping on after you have said it lands a merchant in a lawsuit or the poorhouse, and the first is a shortcut to the second.”

George Horace Lorimer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Speaking without preparation can lead to costly mistakes, and persisting after a mistake can worsen the situation.

In simple terms: Talk without thinking leads to trouble; staying after makes it worse.

Key Takeaway

Think before you speak and stop after mistakes.

Themes

communication risk consequences

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice warning

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • business negotiations
  • personal relationships
  • legal disputes

Key Concepts

impulsivity error management

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you pause to consider your words?
  • When should you persist after a misstep?
A Different Perspective

Stopping early may prevent further damage, but sometimes persistence is needed to correct errors.

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