Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

No orator can top the one who can give good nicknames.

No orator can top the one who can give good nicknames.

Summary

This quote suggests that the ability to come up with clever and fitting nicknames is more impressive and effective than being a skilled orator. It implies that someone who can give good nicknames possesses a remarkable talent for understanding and summarizing a person's identity or characteristics in a concise and memorable manner. This skill is seen as a more persuasive and powerful form of communication, highlighting the importance of wit and creativity in leaving a lasting impression on others.

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Identity

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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