Tact is one of the first mental virtues, the absence of it is fata

Tact is one of the first mental virtues, the absence of it is fatal to the best talent. – William Gilmore Simms

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Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels. – John Selden

Tact is ability to see others as they wish to be seen. – Source Unknown

Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise. – Matthew Prior

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