Quote by Matthew Prior

And 'tis remarkable that they talk most who have the least to say.

And 'tis remarkable that they talk most who have the least t

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical phenomenon where people who lack significant knowledge or valuable insights tend to speak the most. It suggests that those who have little substance or meaningful information often compensate by talking excessively. This observation invites reflection on the tendency of some individuals to dominate conversations without contributing meaningful content, emphasizing the importance of substance over quantity when it comes to communication.

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