James Burgh Quote

In mixed company, be readier to hear than to speak, and put people upon talking of what is in their own way; for then you will both oblige them, and be most likely to improve by their conversation.

The Dignity of Human Nature (1754)

In mixed company, be readier to hear than to speak, and put people upon talking of what is in their own way; for then you will both oblige them, and...

In mixed company, be readier to hear than to speak, and put people upon talking of what is in their own way; for then you will both oblige them, and...

In mixed company, be readier to hear than to speak, and put people upon talking of what is in their own way; for then you will both oblige them, and...

In mixed company, be readier to hear than to speak, and put people upon talking of what is in their own way; for then you will both oblige them, and...