Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

This report, by its very length, defends itself against the risk of being read.

This report, by its very length, defends itself against the

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This quote suggests that the more lengthy a report is, the less likely it is to be read in its entirety. The long format of the report serves as a deterrent for people to invest time and effort into reading it fully. It implies that people are often unwilling or lack the patience to go through lengthy documents, potentially hindering effective communication and comprehension of the intended message within the report.

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By Sir Winston Churchill

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