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 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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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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Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself at all. – William Temple

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Laughter, and the broader category of humor, are key elements in helping us go on with our life after a loss. – Allen Klein

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Throughout history, great leaders have known the power of humor. – Allen Klein

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Humor is healing. – Brad Garrett

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People may think of Southern humor in terms of missing teeth and outhouse accidents, but the best of it is a rich vein running through the best of Southern literature. – Roy Blount, Jr.

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