How ironical that it is by means of speech that man can degrade himself below the level of dumb creation -- for a chatterbox is truly of a lower category than a dumb creature.

Summary

This quote highlights the irony that humans, through speech, have the ability to lower themselves below the level of dumb creatures. It suggests that excessive talking, or being a chatterbox, can diminish one's worth, intelligence, or character. The quote implies that even though animals may lack the ability to speak, their silence holds a higher value than the frivolous and degrading use of words by humans.

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