Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sometimes silence is the best use of language.
- In plain terms
- I chose to say nothing instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Silence can be powerful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you choose silence?
Another view
Silence can be seen as avoidance.
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