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What does it mean?
The speaker questions whether fatigue caused someone to speak carelessly.
In plain terms
Was he too tired to care about his words?
What can you take from it?
Fatigue can lead to careless speech.

Where it applies

  • arguments
  • meetings
  • stressful moments

Putting it to work

  • rest before speaking
  • check fatigue levels
  • verify intent

Questions to consider

  • Does fatigue excuse bad speech?
  • How do you know if someone is tired?

Another view

Tiredness is not the only reason for careless words.

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