Quote by Horace

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.

Summary

This quote suggests that when the speaker attempts to express themselves concisely, they unintentionally become harder to understand. Despite their efforts to be straightforward and to the point, their words end up being unclear or ambiguous to others. It highlights the complexity of communication and the challenge of balancing brevity with clarity.

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