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.

Sir Richard Steele

The Spectator

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Topic

Listening Conversation

Author

Sir Richard Steele

Source

The Spectator

Language

English

Time

1711 1710s 18th century

Occupation

Writer

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Ireland Europe

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Citation

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

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Whoever hath an absolute authority to interpret any written, or spoken laws; it is He, who is truly the Law-giver to all intents and purposes, and not the Person who first wrote, or spoke them.

Benjamin Hoadly

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Legal theory Law
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Benjamin Hoadly
Medium
Sermon
Genre
Religious literature
Language
English
Time
1717 1710s 18th century
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Hoadly, Benjamin. "The Nature of the Kingdom, or Church, of Christ." 31 Mar. 1717, The Royal Chapel at St. James's, London, England, UK. Sermon.