Quote#Wisdom
When you fall into a man's conversation, the first thing you should…
Quote byRichard Steele · 1671–1729
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Spectator (1711-1714), No. 49 (26 April 1711).
English (original)
When you fall into a man's conversation, the first thing you should consider is, whether he has a greater inclination to hear you, or that you should hear him.
— Richard Steele
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