Quote by William Shakespeare

Then others for breath of words respect,Me for my dumb thoughts, speaking in effect.

Then others for breath of words respect,Me for my dumb thoug

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their frustration at being disregarded in conversations while others gain attention and respect for their ability to speak fluently. The speaker refers to themselves as having "dumb thoughts," suggesting that they struggle to articulate their ideas verbally. They feel overlooked and undervalued, highlighting the imbalance of attention given to eloquence over the substance of their thoughts. This quote emphasizes the disparity in how individuals' contributions are acknowledged and raises the issue of valuing quiet introspection and ideas that may not be articulated with great fluency.

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By William Shakespeare

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