Jean de la Bruyere - The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in dra...

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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.

Jean de la Bruyere

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Das große Geschenk der Konversation liegt weniger darin, es selbst darzustellen, als es aus anderen zu ziehen. Wer Ihr Unternehmen mit sich und seiner eigenen Klugheit zufrieden lässt, ist mit Ihnen sehr zufrieden.

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