Considering how foolishly people act and how pleasantly they prattle, perhaps it would be better for the world if they talked more and did less. (W. Somerset Maugham)

Considering how foolishly people act and how pleasantly they prattle, perhaps it would be better for the world if they talked more and did less.

W. Somerset Maugham

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