Quote by David Hume

Among well bred people a mutual deference is affected, contempt for others is disguised; authority concealed; attention given to each in his turn; and an easy stream of conversation maintained without vehemence, without interruption, without eagerness for victory, and without any airs of superiority.


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Summary

This quote highlights the importance of cultivating mutual respect, humility, and polite behavior in interactions among refined individuals. It suggests that respectful and considerate manners are valued, while disdain for others is kept hidden and authority is not flaunted. It emphasizes the practice of giving attention to each person in conversation, maintaining a calm and uninterrupted flow, devoid of any intense or overpowering desire for victory, and free from any display of superiority. The quote encapsulates an idealized notion of civil discourse and genteel social interactions.

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Manners
By David Hume
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