Quote by Eric Hoffer

We never say so much as when we do not quite know what we want to say. We need few words when we have something to say, but all the words in all the dictionaries will not suffice when we have nothing to say and want desperately to say it.

We never say so much as when we do not quite know what we wa

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This quote suggests that when we are unsure or confused about our thoughts or feelings, we tend to express ourselves more. In such situations, we may use more words in an attempt to convey our thoughts effectively. However, when we have a clear message or something meaningful to say, we can often express it concisely. It implies that uncertainty leads to verbosity, while clarity allows for brevity.

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