Sanya
What does it mean?
Reading makes a full man; conference a ready man; writing an exact man.
What does 'conference a ready man' mean? Thank you!
Apr 19, 2011 9:59 AM
Answers · 6
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I agree with Eufrench - 'to confer' means to discuss or exchange opinions with others. "Conference" is the event where it happens. To be able to discuss ideas means you must also be alert and able to react swiftly (=ready).
April 19, 2011
1
I believe conference here refers to communicating verbally with others,i.e speaking.
April 19, 2011
the full sentence is that,'conference makes a ready man,writing makes an exact man'
April 19, 2011
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