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Never talk for half a minute without pausing and giving others a chance to join in
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"Never talk for half a minute without pausing and giving others a chance to join in"

- Sydney Smith

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This quote by Sydney Smith motivates us to be conscious of our conversations as well as to be thoughtful of others. It recommends that we need to not monopolize conversations as well as instead, provide others a chance to take part. By pausing and also allowing others to add, we can develop a much more comprehensive and engaging conversation. This quote also motivates us to be mindful of the length of our conversations. We must not speak for also long without providing others a chance to talk. This quote encourages us to be mindful of our conversations as well as to be mindful of others. It suggests that we ought to not monopolize conversations and rather, offer others a chance to participate in. By stopping briefly and enabling others to add, we can create an extra comprehensive as well as appealing discussion. This quote also encourages us to be conscious of the size of our discussions. We should not speak for as well long without giving others a chance to speak. This quote motivates us to be conscious of our discussions as well as to be considerate of others. It reminds us that discussions need to be a two-way street and that we should be open to listening to the point of views of others.

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Sydney Smith This quote is written / told by Sydney Smith between June 3, 1771 and February 22, 1845. He was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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