Quote by Edward Dahlberg

I would rather take hellebore than spend a conversation with a good, little man.

I would rather take hellebore than spend a conversation with

Summary

This quote expresses a deep distaste for engaging in conversation with individuals who are considered to be "good" but lacking in substance or stature. The speaker suggests that they would prefer to consume the poisonous plant hellebore rather than engage in shallow conversations with such people. The quote reflects a preference for meaningful and intellectually stimulating exchanges rather than wasting time on superficial or uninteresting discussions.

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