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Ev'n wit's a burthen, when it talks too long.

“Ev'n wit's a burthen, when it talks too long.” quote by John Dryden
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“Ev'n wit's a burthen, when it talks too long.”

John Dryden

About This Quote

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

Excessive speech becomes a burden when it drags on without purpose.

In simple terms: Long talk can be tiring.

Key Takeaway

Speak concisely.

Themes

communication verbosity effort

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • meetings
  • public speaking
  • writing
  • debates
  • teaching

Key Concepts

rhetoric self‑control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you trim your message?
  • When is silence more powerful than words?
A Different Perspective

Lengthy monologues may lose audience interest.

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