Never explain what you do. It speaks for itself. You only muddle it by talking about it.
SHEL SILVERSTEIN
SHEL SILVERSTEIN
Shel Silverstein on explanation
Shel Silverstein41 quotes“Never explain what you do. It speaks for itself. You only muddle it by talking about it.”
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