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Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food
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"Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food"

- William Hazlitt

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This quote by William Hazlitt recommends that wit is an important part of discussion, but it should not be the primary focus. Wit resembles the salt of conversation, it adds flavor and improves the conversation, but it must not be the main active ingredient. Wit can be utilized to include humor and lighten the mood, but it ought to not be the only thing that is gone over. Conversation ought to be meaningful and appealing, and wit can be used to add to the conversation, but it ought to not be the only thing that is discussed. Wit can be used to make a conversation more interesting, however it ought to not be the only thing that is discussed. Wit ought to be used sparingly and tactically, to include taste to the conversation, but it ought to not be the main focus.

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William Hazlitt This quote is written / told by William Hazlitt between April 10, 1778 and September 18, 1830. He was a famous Critic from England. The author also have 92 other quotes.

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