Know what you are talking about.

John Paul II
Know what you are talking about.
Know what you are talking about.
Know what you are talking about.
Know what you are talking about.
About This Quote

If you are trying to convince someone of something, but you don't understand what it is that you are trying to convince them of then you might want to know what it is that they are talking about. If you are not sure what you are talking about, or if you can't explain something clearly or simply, it is useful to know so that you can find some other way of explaining it.

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