Go on, get out. Last words are for fools who haven't said enough.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leave now; final words are for those who have not spoken enough.
- In plain terms
- Go away; last words are for the unsatisfied.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not waste time on empty final statements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When are final words meaningful?
- How to end discussions constructively?
Another view
Vague and dismissive.
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