Quote by Walter Bagehot
An inability to stay quiet is one of the conspicuous failings of m

An inability to stay quiet is one of the conspicuous failings of mankind. – Walter Bagehot

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The habit of common and continuous speech is a symptom of mental deficiency. It proceeds from not knowing what is going on in other peoples minds. – Walter Bagehot

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The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. – Dorothy Nevill

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I learned an important lesson in the art of debate. Present your argument clearly, arm yourself with cutting wit and of course, bob and weave! – Animal Crossing: Wild World (Nintendo video game) written by Takayuki Ikkaku, Ar

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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 trouble with her is that she lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech. – George Bernard Shaw

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