I cannot hold with those who wish to put down the insignificant chatter of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trollope defends ordinary conversation, refusing to dismiss everyday talk as meaningless noise.
- In plain terms
- He does not want to silence normal talk.
- What can you take from it?
- Everyday chatter has value and should not be ignored.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as valuable talk?
- How do you treat small talk?
Another view
Not all chatter is meaningful or productive.
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