Jean de la Bruyere , French philosopher
said about Cleverness, Company, Conversation, Lies...
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"The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own cleverness is perfectly well pleased with you."
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