Quote by William Temple
The first ingredient in conversation is truth, the next good sense

The first ingredient in conversation is truth, the next good sense, the third good humor, and the fourth wit. – William Temple

Other quotes by William Temple

The first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies. – William Temple

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Humor
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The only way for a rich man to be healthy is by exercise and abstinence, to live as if he were poor. – William Temple

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finance
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The best rules to form a young man, are, to talk little, to hear much, to reflect alone upon what has passed in company, to distrust ones own opinions, and value others that deserve it. – William Temple

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alone
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Humor
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Humor is the first of the gifts to perish in a foreign tongue. – Virginia Woolf

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Humor

We are really living the American dream, to be a successful brand in the States and in Europe and to steep ourselves in our heritage. But we do it with a sense of humor. We dont take ourselves too seriously in fashion. – Tommy Hilfiger

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Humor

Never say a humorous thing to a man who does not possess humor. He will always use it in evidence against you. – Herbert Beerbohm Tree

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Humor

Whether planned or not, humor takes our mind off of our troubles. – Allen Klein

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Humor

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