I wish I was as smart as Zeforah,' said Hamar, her voice drippingly sweet. 'She always knows just how much is enough
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hamar envies Zeforah's wisdom in knowing when to stop, speaking with false sweetness.
- In plain terms
- I wish I knew when to stop talking or acting like Zeforah does.
- What can you take from it?
- Wisdom often means knowing the right moment to stop.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know when enough is enough?
- Who do you admire for their restraint?
Another view
It implies self-control is purely a matter of intelligence.
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