Quote by George Santayana

To be brief is almost a condition of being inspired.

To be brief is almost a condition of being inspired.

Summary

This quote suggests that brevity or concise expression is often a characteristic of genuine inspiration. It implies that when someone is truly inspired, their thoughts and ideas flow effortlessly and are naturally condensed into concise and impactful statements. Being able to convey a profound idea succinctly reflects the depth and clarity of one's inspiration. In contrast, verbosity and unnecessary elaboration can potentially dilute the potency of creative or inspired ideas.

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