Ability Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

The true spirit of conversation consists more in bringing out the cleverness of others than in showing a great deal of it yourself.

— Jean de la Bruyere

The great charm of conversation consists less in the display of one's own wit and intelligence than in the power to draw forth the…

— Jean de la Bruyere

The true spirit of conversation consists more in bringing out the cleverness of others than in showing a great deal of it yourself; he…

— Tribhuvan Suthar

I happen to disagree with the well-entrenched theory that the art of conversation is merely the art of being a good listener. Such advice…

— Barbara Walters

“Conversation is more than the sum of the words. It is also a way of signaling the importance of another person by showing your…

— Scott Adams

I no longer worry about being a brilliant conversationalist. I simply try to be a good listener. I notice that people who do that…

— Frank Bettger

“Being a great conversationalist is about two things: creating intrigue and interest, and creating emotional connection.”

— Matthew Hussey

Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit.

— Anonymous

I think when people speak and they come from a place of sincerity and like caring about the situation, you know, it's easy for…

— Trevor Bauer

Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought, and not, as many of those who worry most about their shortcomings believe, an eloquent exhibition…

— Emily Post

Confidence in conversation has a greater share than wit.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“Delicious Dialogue “We’ve all known the proverbial conversation hog who dominates a discussion and pays little notice to another person’s input. They’re so busy…

— Susan C. Young