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Jean de la Bruyere Quotes

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.

Jean de la Bruyere

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: philosopher
Nationality: french
Birth: 1645 - 1696

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