Quote by Voltaire

The secret of being a bore is to tell everything.

The secret of being a bore is to tell everything.

Summary

This quote suggests that being boring or uninteresting to others is often a result of oversharing or providing excessive and unnecessary information. It implies that keeping some things to oneself or showing restraint in conversations can actually be more engaging and captivating, leaving others curious and wanting more. Therefore, the essence of being intriguing lies in knowing when to hold back and not sharing every detail or thought one has.

By Voltaire

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