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Brisk Talkers and Slow Thinkers – Jonathan Swift

„Brisk talkers are generally slow thinkers.“

Jonathan SwiftJonathan Swift points out that brisk talkers are often slow thinkers – proof that speed in speaking does not equal intelligence.
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Jonathan Swift was a 17th-century Irish writer known for his sharp wit and satirical works.

A reminder that speaking quickly does not always mean quick thinking.


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Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was a prominent Irish writer, satirist, and cleric. He gained fame particularly through works like "Gulliver's Travels," in which he unflinchingly exposed social evils and human follies. His critical mind and humor made him a defining figure of the Enlightenment.

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