A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit

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This quote suggests that someone who excessively uses words to convey their ideas is comparable to a poor marksman. Just as a bad marksman throws a handful of stones hoping to hit the target, the person in question uses numerous words, hoping to effectively communicate their point. The quote alludes to the idea that brevity and precision in communication are more effective and desirable than lengthy and convoluted explanations.

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