The ineffable dunce has nothing to say : embroidering it with reasonless vulgarities of attitudes, gestures and attire. There was never an impostor so hateful : a crank so variously stupid and dull. He makes me tired.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote criticizes people who pretend to be important but are actually stupid and dull.
- In plain terms
- Fools who act important are just annoying and waste your time.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid people who show off without substance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spot a fraud?
- Are you ever pretentious?
Another view
It is overly harsh and subjective.
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