#laconic — Public Fediverse posts
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A quotation from Judith Martin
Part of the skill of saying no is to shut up afterward and not babble on, offering material for an argument.
Judith Martin (b. 1938) American author, journalist, etiquette expert [a.k.a. Miss Manners]
“Miss Manners,” syndicated column (2014-11-04)More info about this quote: wist.info/martin-judith/79832/
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I am very little inclined on any occasion to say anything unless I hope to produce some good by it.
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) American lawyer, politician, US President (1861-65)
Speech (1862-08-06), Union (War) Meeting, US Capitol steps, Washington, D. C.More info about this quote: wist.info/lincoln-abraham/2719…
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Laconic, concise,
Pithy, terse, or short-and-sweet—
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