Curb Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“Loquacity, n. A disorder which renders the sufferer unable to curb his tongue when you wish to talk.”
About This Quote
Source Dictionary: The Devil's Dictionary, 1906
A humorous definition describing excessive talkativeness as a pathological condition.
In simple terms: Talk too much is called a disorder.
Key Takeaway
Be mindful of speaking.
Themes
communication
humor
self-awareness
Mood
playful
critical
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- public speaking
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
language
social behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you often speak without listening?
- How can you practice restraint?
A Different Perspective
Excessive talk can strain relationships.
![“[W]e talk about the tyranny of words, but we like to tyrannise over them too; we are fond of having a large superfluous establishment of words to wait upon us on great occasions; we think it looks important, and sounds well. As we are not particular about the meaning of our liveries on state…” quote by Charles Dickens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dc3/charles-dickens-34_language_w-e-talk-about-the-tyranny-of-words-but_604117.jpg)
