"I do not say a proverb is amiss when aptly and reasonably applied, but to be forever discharging them, right or wrong, hit or miss, renders conversation insipid and vulgar."

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"I do not say a proverb is amiss when aptly and reasonably applied, but to be forever discharging them, right or wrong, hit or miss, renders conversation insipid and vulgar."

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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."

Plato, Greek Philosopher

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"Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative."

Oscar Wilde, Irish Dramatist

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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!"

Susan C. Young, American Author

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"14 Awesome Conversation Starters - 1. What do you do for fun? Hobbies, recreation. 2. What are your super powers? Gifts, talents, strengths. 3. Good morning! It's great to see you! 4. What is your story? Tell me about yourself. 5. What brought you to __________? 6. Do you have anything special happening in your life (or your business)? 7. What's the best thing that's happened this week? 8. Are you living your life purpose or still searching for it? 9. What gives you passion and makes you happy to be alive? 10. Do you have any pets? 11. How do you know the host? 12. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? 13. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? 14. What's next on your bucket list?"

Susan C. Young, American Author

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"The difficulty with this conversation is that it's very different from most of the ones I've had of late. Which, as I explained, have mostly been with trees."

Douglas Adams, English Writer

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"Linguist say parties in the conversation will tolerate silence for four seconds before interjecting anything, however unrelated."

Bill Bryson, American Writer

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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

Conversation, Prayer, Life, Faith

"When beginning a conversation, ask the other person, "Do you have time to speak right now? If they say no, you can say, "I have some valuable information to share with you. What time would work best for you?"

Susan C. Young, American Author

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"He who is silent must be agreed with, for what shall the wings of opposition thresh upon, without the winds of conversation to shoulder them."

Bryant McGill, American Poet

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"When a man says he had pleasure with a woman he does not mean conversation."

Samuel Johnson, English Author

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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."

"Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative."

"The difficulty with this conversation is that it's very different from most of the ones I've had of late. Which, as I explained, have mostly been with trees."

"Linguist say parties in the conversation will tolerate silence for four seconds before interjecting anything, however unrelated."

"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."

"When beginning a conversation, ask the other person, "Do you have time to speak right now? If they say no, you can say, "I have some valuable information to share with you. What time would work best for you?"

"He who is silent must be agreed with, for what shall the wings of opposition thresh upon, without the winds of conversation to shoulder them."

"When a man says he had pleasure with a woman he does not mean conversation."

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"The eyes those silent tongues of love."

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"Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn."

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"A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience."

"The most difficult character in comedy is that of the fool, and he must be no simpleton that plays that part."

"That's the nature of women, not to love when we love them, and to love when we love them not."

"Drink moderately, for drunkeness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise."

"God bears with the wicked, but not forever."

"Those who'll play with cats must expect to be scratched."