Quote by David Rees

I can't, I have too many pencils to sharpen.

I can't, I have too many pencils to sharpen.

Summary

This quote is a humorous way of saying that the individual is busy with trivial tasks or excuses to avoid doing something more important or significant. It implies that they are preoccupied with trivial matters (sharpening pencils) as a way to procrastinate and avoid taking on additional responsibilities or tasks.

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Passion Pencils

By David Rees

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