Quote by Thomas Bailey Aldrich

The man who suspects his own tediousness is yet to be born.

The man who suspects his own tediousness is yet to be born.

Summary

This quote suggests that people who are boring or tedious in conversation are often completely unaware of it. The implication is that individuals who possess this trait lack self-awareness, as they do not suspect or realize their own tediousness. Essentially, the quote highlights the difficulty of recognizing and addressing one's own flaws, particularly when it pertains to how one is perceived in social interactions.

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