When you fall into a man's conversation, the first thing you should consider is, whether… — Sir Richard Steele

When you fall into a man's conversation, the first thing you should consider is, whether he has a greater inclination to hear you, or that you should hear him.

The Spectator · 1711
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Steele, Richard, Sir. The Spectator. 26 Apr. 1711.