Bores Quote by Mary Russell Mitford
“I detest so much ... those persons, who insist upon telling you everything - who labor every point, as the lawyers say, as if they thought all excellence consisted in length.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The School for Scandal (adapted) – 19th‑century theatre
She criticizes people who over‑explain, equating them with lawyers who think verbosity equals excellence
In simple terms: She dislikes those who talk too much, believing length does not equal quality
Key Takeaway
Value concise, meaningful communication
Themes
communication
verbosity
critique
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Meetings
- public speaking
- writing
- debates
Key Concepts
Rhetoric
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize clarity over detail?
- When is thoroughness beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Lengthy explanations can obscure truth and alienate listeners
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