"العبقري الحقيقي يرتعش من النقص - ويفضل عادة الصمت على قول شيء لا يكون كل ما ينبغي."
— Edgar Allan Poe
Simplified Meaning:
Some very smart people feel very uncomfortable when something isn’t perfect. They would rather stay quiet than speak if they can't fully express their thoughts in the best way. Imagine a painter who is working on a beautiful picture. If they can’t finish the picture perfectly, they would rather not show it to anyone than show it half-done. Similarly, a musician might prefer not to play a song if the instruments aren’t in tune. This idea can be applied to everyday life by making sure we speak or act only when we are well-prepared and confident, rather than rushing to say or do something incomplete or imperfect.
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