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“For [the] quick in wit and light in manners be either seldom troubled or very soon weary, in carrying a very heavy purse.” quote by Roger Ascham
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“For [the] quick in wit and light in manners be either seldom troubled or very soon weary, in carrying a very heavy purse.”

Roger Ascham

About This Quote

Source Treatise: The Schoolmaster, 1542

Wit and elegance can be exhausting if not balanced with modesty and restraint.

In simple terms: Too much flair can wear you out.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility with wit.

Themes

humility balance self‑control

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

social etiquette personal branding

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does wit become a burden?
  • How to stay grounded while being witty?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on style may alienate others.

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