Saying nothing Quote by Sherwood Anderson

“There are men everywhere who talk and talk, saying nothing. I am afraid I am becoming one of that kind.” quote by Sherwood Anderson — Download Open image

““There are men everywhere who talk and talk, saying nothing. I am afraid I am becoming one of that kind.””

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