He who sedulously attends, pointedly asks, calmly speaks, coolly answers,
and ceases when he has no more to say, is in possession of some of
the best requisites of man.
-- Lavater
and ceases when he has no more to say, is in possession of some of
the best requisites of man.
-- Lavater
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