“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.” SpeechMannersPolitenessConversation Quotes Book:Martine's Hand-Book Of Etiquette, And Guide To True Politeness Source: Martine's Hand-Book Of Etiquette, And Guide To True Politeness