"The seaman tells stories of winds, the ploughman of bulls; the soldier details his wounds, the shepherd his sheep."

Conversation, Sheep, Wounds

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"The seaman tells stories of winds, the ploughman of bulls; the soldier details his wounds, the shepherd his sheep."

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"When having lunch or dinner at a long rectangular table, I prefer to take a middle chair so that I can turn to my left or to my right to make meaningful conversation with the people in attendance. When I have been seated at the very end, it can prove to be difficult to speak, hear, and connect with everyone there. Think ahead, and whenever possible, put yourself in the middle of the action!"

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"Do you think I lie to you?No.But you think I might lie to you about dying.Yes.Okay. I might. But we're not dying.Okay."

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"Logic and fact keep interfering with the easy flow of conversation."

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"For, let me tell you that the more the pleasures of the body fade away, the greater to me are the pleasure and charm of conversation."

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"Prayer is for every moment of our lives, not just for times of suffering or joy. Prayer is really a place, a place where you meet God in genuine conversation."

Billy Graham, American Clergyman

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"A : I know what you're going to say, B.B : Yes, I've dreamed about this chat, A."

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