Johann Kaspar Lavater: He who sedulously attends, pointedly asks, calmly speaks, coolly answers, and…
He who sedulously attends, pointedly asks, calmly speaks, coolly answers, and ceases when he has no more to say, is in possession of some of the best requisites of conversation.
In today’s wordsSomeone who listens attentively, asks pointed questions, speaks calmly, answers coolly, and stops when he has nothing more to say has some of the best qualities of conversation.
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