Quote by Thomas Love Peacock

I never failed to convince an audience that the best thing they could do was to go away.

I never failed to convince an audience that the best thing t

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has a talent for persuading or convincing people that the most beneficial course of action is to remove themselves from a certain situation or environment. It implies that the speaker's capacity to advocate for the act of leaving is so impressive that they have never faced any opposition or disagreement from their audience. This statement highlights the speaker's ability to recognize when it is best for individuals to detach themselves from certain circumstances for their own well-being or the greater good.

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