Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

As great minds have the faculty of saying a great deal in a few words, so lesser minds have a talent of talking much, and saying nothing.

As great minds have the faculty of saying a great deal in a

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This quote suggests that individuals with exceptional minds possess the ability to convey significant ideas and concepts using concise language. They have the skill to express complex thoughts effectively in a few words. On the other hand, individuals with lesser intellect tend to use more words but fail to convey any meaningful or substantial content. It highlights the stark contrast between insightful communication and superficial verbosity.

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