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“The natural flow of discourse must be calm and serene; if wit, whim, fun and fire are present, they will not fail to flash brightly along its surface; but they can never constitute the main body of the stream itself.”

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Book:Martine's Hand-Book Of Etiquette, And Guide To True Politeness

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“In society, the object of conversation is of course entertainment and improvement, and it must, therefore, be adapted to the circle in which it is carried on, and must be neither too high nor too deep for the party at large, so that every one may contribute his share, just as pleasure, and to the best of his ability”

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“Lord Chesterfield advises his son “to speak often, but not to speak much at a time; so that if he does not please, he will not at least displease to any great extent.” Rousseau tells us, that, “persons who know little, talk a great deal, while those who know a great deal say very little.”

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Book:Martine's Handbook of Etiquette

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