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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

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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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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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In conversation, humor is worth more than wit and easiness more than knowledge. – George Herbert

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Humor is something that thrives between mans aspirations and his limitations. There is more logic in humor than in anything else. Because, you see, humor is truth. – Victor Borge

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As I get older, my sense of humor is my biggest asset. – David Alan Grier

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I dont think I could ever do a network sitcom because the humor is often based on some trite circumstance. I dont want to be a part of a show where its mostly about coming up with the jokes. – Sherilyn Fenn

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