Quote by John Dryden

Far more numerous are those as such; who think to little and talk to much.

Far more numerous are those as such; who think to little and

Summary

This quote emphasizes the prevalence of individuals who tend to talk excessively without putting enough thought or substantiation into their words. It suggests that there are a considerable number of people who may lack critical thinking skills or fail to consider the consequences of their words before expressing themselves. The quote indirectly suggests that such individuals often dominate conversations and may not contribute meaningful or well-thought-out ideas.

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Thought

By John Dryden

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