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In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve.
In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve.
Conversation would be vastly improved by the constant use of four simple words: I do not know.
Conversation would be vastly improved by the constant use of four simple words: I do not know.
Conversation is an exercise of the mind; gossip is merely an exercise of the tongue.
Conversation is an exercise of the mind; gossip is merely an exercise of the tongue.
Conversation should touch everything, but should concentrate itself on nothing.
Conversation should touch everything, but should concentrate itself on nothing.
Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing.
Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing.
Conversation may be compared to a lyre with seven chords - philosophy, art, poetry, love, scandal, and the weather.
Conversation may be compared to a lyre with seven chords - philosophy, art, poetry, love, scandal, and the weather.
Inject a few raisins of conversation into the tasteless dough of
existence.
Inject a few raisins of conversation into the tasteless dough of
existence.
Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative.
Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative.
A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month's study of books
A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month's study of books
