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

From

Ireland Europe

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Citation

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

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It may be said likewise in respect of perfect wisdom, which is no less orderly than mathematics, that if there were not the best among all possible worlds, God would not have produced any.

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

Theodicy

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Theodicy

Author

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Source
Theodicy
Medium
Essay
Genre
Philosopical literature
Statement Type
Problem of evil
Language
English
Time
1710 1710s 18th century
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Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm. Theodicy: Essays on the Goodness of God and Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil. 1710, pt. 1.