Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.

At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, an

Summary

This quote suggests that at a dinner party, one should strike a balance between indulging in food and participating in engaging conversations. "Eating wisely but not too well" implies that while it's important to enjoy the meal, one should exercise moderation and not overindulge. Similarly, "talking well but not too wisely" advises displaying good communication skills without coming across as overly intellectual or pretentious. The quote highlights the importance of maintaining a level of sophistication and enjoyment without going to extremes in both eating and socializing.

By W. Somerset Maugham

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