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They think too little who talk too much.

“They think too little who talk too much.” quote by John Dryden
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“They think too little who talk too much.”

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 talk often masks shallow thinking; true wisdom lies in restraint.

In simple terms: Talking too much shows little thought.

Key Takeaway

Practice thoughtful listening.

Themes

speech wisdom restraint

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meetings
  • debates
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

rhetoric critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you spoken too much?
  • How can you balance speaking and listening?
A Different Perspective

Silence can be misinterpreted as disinterest.

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