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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Tact in audacity consists in knowing how far we may go too far. – Jean Cocteau

Tis ill talking of halters in the house of a man that was hanged. – Miguel de Cervantes

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

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

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