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Words learn'd by rote a parrot may rehearse,
But talking is not always to converse,
Not more read more
Words learn'd by rote a parrot may rehearse,
But talking is not always to converse,
Not more distinct from harmony divine
The constant creaking of a country sign.
No season now for calm, familiar talk.
No season now for calm, familiar talk.
Talk to him of Jacob's ladder, and he would ask the number of the
steps.
Talk to him of Jacob's ladder, and he would ask the number of the
steps.
Talk low, talk slow and don't say too much.
Talk low, talk slow and don't say too much.
Persuasion tips his tongue whene'er he talks.
Persuasion tips his tongue whene'er he talks.
No, pray thee, let it serve for table-talk;
Then howsome'er thou speak'st, 'mong other things
I shall read more
No, pray thee, let it serve for table-talk;
Then howsome'er thou speak'st, 'mong other things
I shall digest it.
With vollies of eternal babble.
With vollies of eternal babble.
Stop not, unthinking, every friend you meet
To spin your wordy fabric in the street;
While you read more
Stop not, unthinking, every friend you meet
To spin your wordy fabric in the street;
While you are emptying your colloquial pack,
The fiend Lumbago jumps upon his back.
They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.
They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.
