Ray BradburyDigression is the soul of wit. Take the philosophic asides away from Dante, Milton or Hamlet's father's ghost and what stays is dry bones.
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In a group of people, digression is one way to keep the conversation going. It might seem like an accident, but it's not. Your goal is to make sure everyone has something to say. As people start talking about their ideas, you might be tempted to jump in and make sure they get them out.
But don't do it. You can't control what anyone else says or does, so why ruin the flow by jumping in? Better to let the ideas flow naturally, and then pick up on something new that you can add to the conversation.
Source: Fahrenheit 451
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