Quote by Sydney Smith

He had occasional flashes of silence that made his conversation perfectly delightful.

He had occasional flashes of silence that made his conversat

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This quote suggests that the person being described occasionally had moments of silence during conversations. While silence is often seen as awkward or uncomfortable, in this case, it was perceived as delightful. These moments of silence might have allowed the person to reflect or choose their words carefully, resulting in meaningful and engaging conversation.

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