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Drown Quote by Plautus

“You drown him by your talk.” quote by Plautus — Download Open image

“You drown him by your talk.”

About This Quote

Source Play: The Brothers Menaechmi by Plautus, 3rd century BC

Talk can drown a person, metaphorically showing that excessive words can overwhelm.

In simple terms: Too much talk drowns.

Key Takeaway

Practice concise communication.

Themes

communication overtalk silence

Mood

humorous cautionary

Type

theatrical classic

When to use this quote

debates
public speaking
teaching
conflict resolution

Key Concepts

rhetoric classical comedy

Questions to Reflect On

When is speaking more effective than silence?
How can one balance speech and listening?

A Different Perspective

Silence may not always be the answer; context matters.

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