the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long

Questions

What does the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long mean?

The more intensely someone or something works or acts, the more quickly that person will burn out or that thing will end.

How to pronounce the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.