Quote by Robert Benchley, As quoted in: W

Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing.

Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said n

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, who claims to have a strong grasp of the English language, chooses to remain silent instead of uttering something. It could imply two interpretations: first, the speaker may purposefully choose not to speak due to the lack of suitable words to express their thoughts, indicating the limitations of language. Second, it may reflect the speaker's intentional use of silence as a means to create ambiguity or induce curiosity. Overall, the quote highlights the potential power of silence and the acknowledgment of language's imperfections.

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By Robert Benchley, As quoted in: W

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