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“Talk often, but never long: in that case, if you do not please, at least you are sure not to tire your hearers.” quote by Bill Vaughan
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“Talk often, but never long: in that case, if you do not please, at least you are sure not to tire your hearers.”

Bill Vaughan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Speaking Advice, 20th century

Speak frequently but keep remarks brief to avoid boring listeners.

In simple terms: Talk often, stay concise.

Key Takeaway

Be concise in communication.

Themes

communication brevity audience engagement

Mood

pragmatic lighthearted

Type

advice instructional

When to use this quote

  • Meetings
  • presentations
  • social media posts

Key Concepts

Rhetoric attention span

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is brevity insufficient?
  • How to balance depth and brevity?
A Different Perspective

Risk of sounding superficial.

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