Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Bore -- a person who talks when you wish him to listen.

Bore -- a person who talks when you wish him to listen.

Summary

This quote refers to a bore, someone who incessantly talks without consideration for others' desire to be heard. It implies that a bore is not attentive to the needs of others and fails to listen. The quote suggests that instead of engaging in meaningful conversations, the bore dominates the conversation and disregards the importance of active listening. In essence, it conveys the frustration and annoyance that arises from dealing with someone who talks excessively without allowing others to have their say.

By Ambrose Bierce

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