diff --git a/modules/Markov.py b/modules/Markov.py
index 30add76..506e0d6 100644
--- a/modules/Markov.py
+++ b/modules/Markov.py
@@ -199,7 +199,6 @@ class Markov(Module):
         # get a random word from the input
         words = line.split()
         target_word = words[random.randint(0, len(words)-1)]
-        print('trying ' + target_word)
 
         # start with an empty chain, and work from there
         gen_words = [self.start1, self.start2]
@@ -208,11 +207,9 @@ class Markov(Module):
         while len(gen_words) < size + 2 and gen_words[-1] != self.stop:
             # use the chain that includes the target word, if it is found
             if target_word in self.brain[(gen_words[-2], gen_words[-1])]:
-                print('found ' + target_word)
                 gen_words.append(target_word)
                 # generate new word
                 target_word = words[random.randint(0, len(words)-1)]
-                print('trying ' + target_word)
             else:
                 gen_words.append(random.choice(self.brain[(gen_words[-2], gen_words[-1])]))