Quote by William Hazlitt

He talked on for ever; and you wished him to talk on for ever.

He talked on for ever; and you wished him to talk on for eve

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This quote suggests that the person being discussed is an engaging and captivating speaker. They possess the ability to hold the attention of their audience for an indefinite amount of time. The listeners admire their ability to captivate and entertain, desiring for the speaker's monologue to continue indefinitely, implying that their words are endlessly fascinating.

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