Quote by Frank Moore Colby

Talk ought always to run obliquely, not nose to nose with no chance of mental escape.

Talk ought always to run obliquely, not nose to nose with no

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This quote suggests that conversations should not be overly direct or confrontational, but rather should engage in a more indirect and open approach. By taking an oblique path in communication, there is room for intellectual exploration and escape from the limitations of a single perspective. It implies the importance of creating space for different ideas, opinions, and interpretations, rather than engaging in rigid, head-on debates that limit the potential for intellectual growth and mutual understanding.

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