Quote by G. K. Chesterton

Silence is the unbearable repartee.

Silence is the unbearable repartee.

Summary

This quote suggests that silence can be a powerful and challenging form of communication. Rather than engaging in a conversation or expressing oneself with words, remaining silent can be a means of responding or interacting with others. However, this quote adds a twist by describing silence as an "unbearable" form of repartee. This implies that silence can carry immense weight, leaving an impact that may be difficult to endure or comprehend for the person on the receiving end. Silence, in this context, becomes an intense and provocative mode of expression.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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