“To say the right things at the right time, keep still most of the time.” – John W. Roper
“The art of conversation is the art of hearing, as well as of being heard.” – William Hazlitt
“To listen closely and reply well is the highest perfection we are able to attain in the art of conversation.” – Francois de la Rochefoucald
“Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.”- Marcus Tullios Cicero
“He is not a fool who knows when to hold his tongue; and a person may gain credit for sense, eloquence, wit, who merely says nothing to lessen the opinion of others have of these qualities in themselves.” – William Hazlitt
“The art of conversation lies in listening.” – Malcolm Forbes
“The art of conversation consists as much in listening politely, as in talking agreeably.” – Hayley Atwell
“The art of conversation, or the qualification for a good companion, is a certain self-control which now holds the subject, now lets it go, with a respect for the emergencies of the moment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Real-life discussions involve a great many bores and boors who have never learned that the art of conversation demands listening as well as talking.” – Susan Jacoby
“Silence is one great art of conversation.” – William Hazlitt
“To be silent while other shares their “story,” to ignore one’s own urge to interrupt with one’s related story might be the among the greatest skills in the art of conversation.” Anon
This is so true. Also people talk too fast. I think their points could be made stronger by being a little slower and making contact. Of course, I AM from the south, but just sayin’