Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Half wits talk much, but say little.

Half wits talk much, but say little.

Summary

This quote suggests that people who are not particularly intelligent tend to speak a lot, but their words hold little substance or value. It implies that their excessive talking does not contribute much meaning or depth to the conversation. The quote highlights the idea that intellectual capacity and wisdom are not measured by the volume of speech, but by the substance and quality of one's words.

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Speeches (oratory)

By Benjamin Franklin

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