Quote by Blaise Pascal

The present letter is a very long one, simply because I had no leisure to make it shorter.

The present letter is a very long one, simply because I had

Summary

This quote suggests that the letter being written is lengthy due to a lack of time to make it concise. The author acknowledges that if they had more time, they could have condensed the contents into a shorter letter. It highlights the challenge of effectively conveying information in a brief and clear manner. This is often attributed to the constraints of time and the need for thoroughness in the communication process.

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By Blaise Pascal

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