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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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The man who does not know when, or how much, or to whom to confide, will do well in maintaining a Pythagorean silence.
What is the meaning of "in" in above sentence?
What is the meaning of "in" in above sentence?
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Anonymous The man who does not know when, or how much, or to whom to confide, To this point in the sentence, it describes an incapable philosopher. "not" establishes it. " is an unlikely conclusion.
- Anonymous The man who does not know when, or how much, or to whom to confide, To this point in the sentence, it describes an incapable philosopher.
- "not" establishes it.
- " is an unlikely conclusion.
- " makes more sense.
- Also: "or to whom to confide" is incorrect.
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AnonymousThe man who does not know when, or how much, or to whom to confide,To this point in the sentence, it describes an incapable philosopher. "not" establishes it.
Thus, "will do well in maintaining..." is an unlikely conclusion.
Instead, "will/would do well to maintain..." makes more sense.
Also: "or to whom to confide" is incorrect.
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