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 BruyereTo give awkwardly is churlishness. The most difficult part is to give, then why not add a smile?
Jean de la BruyereTwo persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings.
Jean de la Bruyere