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Epigrams succeed where epics fail.

Epigrams succeed where epics fail.

Summary

This quote expresses the power and effectiveness of epigrams, short and concise statements, compared to lengthy epic narratives. While epics may be elaborate and grand in scale, they often fail to captivate and convey a message as effectively as the succinctness of epigrams. Epigrams possess the ability to cut through complex ideas and deliver a thought-provoking message in a compact format, striking the minds of readers with their wit, insight, and immediacy.

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