'Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Too much talking leads to unclear communication.
- In plain terms
- Don't talk too much or you won't make sense.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep communication concise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is brevity best?
- How much detail is enough?
Another view
Sometimes detail is needed to avoid being unclear.
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