There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the read more

There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the breath of life for a conversation.

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.

The difficulty with this conversation is that it's very different from most of the ones I've had of late. Which, read more

The difficulty with this conversation is that it's very different from most of the ones I've had of late. Which, as I explained, have mostly been with trees.

Where every something, being blent together turns to a wild of nothing.

Where every something, being blent together turns to a wild of nothing.

In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve.

In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve.

The finest command of language is often shown by saying nothing.

The finest command of language is often shown by saying nothing.

Believe nothing and be on your guard against everything.

Believe nothing and be on your guard against everything.

Nothing can confound a wise man more than laughter from a dunce.

Nothing can confound a wise man more than laughter from a dunce.

I used to believe that anything was better than nothing. Now I know that sometimes nothing is better.

I used to believe that anything was better than nothing. Now I know that sometimes nothing is better.