Qui parle trop veut tromper.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Speaking too much is an attempt to deceive.
- In plain terms
- Talking a lot tries to hide the truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Be concise to avoid suspicion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we equate talkativeness with honesty?
- When does silence become suspicious?
Another view
Silence can also be manipulative.
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