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An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was a
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"An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say "Gentlemen" to the person with whom he is conversing"

- Alexis de Tocqueville

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Alexis de Tocqueville between July 29, 1805 and April 16, 1859. He/she was a famous Historian from France. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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