Quote by Walter Bagehot

The habit of common and continuous speech is a symptom of mental deficiency. It proceeds from not knowing what is going on in other people's minds.

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This quote suggests that engaging in frequent and superficial conversation is indicative of a lack of intellectual depth. It implies that such behavior stems from an inability to understand or empathize with the thoughts and emotions of others. In essence, the quote criticizes the habit of mindless chatter as a sign of ignorance regarding the inner lives of individuals, suggesting a preference for deeper and more meaningful communication instead.

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