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To be able to ask a question clearly is two-thirds of the way to g

To be able to ask a question clearly is two-thirds of the way to getting it answered. – John Ruskin

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The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I dont mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do. – John Ruskin

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Music when healthy, is the teacher of perfect order, and when depraved, the teacher of perfect disorder. – John Ruskin

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The art which we may call generally art of the wayside, as opposed to that which is the business of mens lives, is, in the best sense of the word, Grotesque. – John Ruskin

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Does it seem sometimes that you are always the one to break an embarrassing silence — and always by saying something more embarrassing than the silence? – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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The words you choose to say something are just as important as the decision to speak. – Author Unknown

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The man was on his knees, trying to retrieve each of his ugly words that were now scattered on the floor. But, of course, it was too late. – Dr.SunWolf, professorsunwolf.com

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Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing. – Attributed to Robert Benchley by Evan Esar in 1949, however a similar saying alr

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