Quote by Samuel Johnson

Questioning is not the mode of conversation among gentlemen

Questioning is not the mode of conversation among gentlemen

Summary

This quote suggests that polite and refined conversation does not involve a lot of questioning. In the context of being "among gentlemen," it implies that in high society or sophisticated circles, people engage in conversation with more tact and reserve, avoiding direct and probing questions. Instead, they may focus on topics that are more subtle, pleasant, and non-intrusive. This view reflects a cultural expectation of nobility or decorum in conversation among individuals of a certain social stature.

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Conversation Questioning

By Samuel Johnson

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