Quotation by

George Bernard Shaw

The trouble with her is that she lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech.

Power

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means she can talk and use words but cannot engage in meaningful or effective dialogue. In other words, she can speak but does not know how to have a real conversation that involves listening and responding thoughtfully.

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