Quote by Charles Dickens

An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself.

An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of verbalizing and expressing ideas in order to fully comprehend and articulate them. Similar to a ghost, an idea may be intangible and mysterious until it is given form through words. It suggests that by engaging in dialogue or conversation about an idea, it becomes clearer and more comprehensible. Only through the act of speaking, sharing, and discussing can an idea fully reveal itself and be understood by others.

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By Charles Dickens

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