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

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Writer

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Ireland Europe

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Citation

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

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A little learning is a dangerous thing;
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Alexander Pope

An Essay on Criticism

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Topic
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Author

Alexander Pope
Source
An Essay on Criticism
Medium
Poem
Language
English
Time
1711 1710s 18th century
Era
Age of Enlightenment
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Pope, Alexander, [published anonymously]. "An Essay on Criticism." London: W. Lewis, 1711, pt. 2, l. 215-218.

Current Citation

Pope, Alexander. "An Essay on Criticism." Alexander Pope: The Major Works, edited by Pat Rogers. Oxford University Press, 2009, pt. 2, I. 215-218.