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    They would talk of nothing but high life and high-lived company,
    with other fashionable topics, such as pictures, taste,
    Shakespeare, and the musical glasses.

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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.

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A dearth of words a woman need not fear;
But 'tis a task indeed to learn to hear:
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A dearth of words a woman need not fear;
But 'tis a task indeed to learn to hear:
In that the skill of conversation lies;
That shows and makes you both polite and wise.

by Edward Young Found in: Conversation Quotes,
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Questioning is not the mode of conversation among gentlemen.

Questioning is not the mode of conversation among gentlemen.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Conversation Quotes,
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With thee conversing I forget the way.

With thee conversing I forget the way.

by John Gay Found in: Conversation Quotes,
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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.

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I love any discourse of rivers, and fish and fishing.

I love any discourse of rivers, and fish and fishing.

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A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better
than ten years' study of books.

A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better
than ten years' study of books.

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Tom Birch is as brisk as a bee in conversation; but no sooner
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Tom Birch is as brisk as a bee in conversation; but no sooner
does he take a pen in his hand, than it becomes a torpedo to him,
and benumbs all his faculties.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Conversation Quotes,
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The Holy Land needs bridges, not walls.

The Holy Land needs bridges, not walls.

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