Quote by Chaucer

Nowhere so busy a man as he than he, and yet he seemed busier than he was.

Nowhere so busy a man as he than he, and yet he seemed busie

Summary

This quote suggests that the person in question appears to be extremely busy, even though in reality they might not have as much on their plate as it seems. Despite this, they project an image of being constantly occupied and engaged. This could be perceived as a skill or strategy used by the individual to maintain a sense of importance or create the impression of being highly productive and valuable. It highlights the paradox of someone being perceived as busier than they actually are.

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